Colonist Collection (page 14)

John Archdale, colonial governor in the Carolinas
Governor Archdales address to the colonial Carolina Assembly, 1696. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Woman defendant in a Puritan Massachusetts court, 1600s
Sentencing a woman defendant in Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonists arriving on Roanoke Island, 1585
Landing of first English settlers on Roanoke Island under Richard Grenville, 1585. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Disappearance of Roanoke Island colonists, 1591
Return of Governor John White to find Roanoke colonists have vanished, 1591. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

End of Bacons Rebellion, Virginia, 1676
Nathaniel Bacons submission to Governor Berkeley, colonial Virginia, 1676. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Bacons Rebellion in Jamestown, Virginia, 1676
Governor Berkeley facing angry colonists during Bacons Rebellion in Jamestown, 1676. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ducking stool punishment for a Jamestown woman
Jamestown woman led to the ducking stool for public humiliation, 1600s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial Governor Andros arriving in Connecticut, 1687
Governor Edmund Andros arriving at Old Saybrook to take control of Connecticut colony, 1687. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonists during the Pequot War in Fairfield, Connecticut, 1637
Gathering of alarmed Connecticut colonists at Fairfield during the Pequot War, 1637. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch ship threatening English colonists in Connecticut
Dutch ship passing Fort Good Hope on the Connecticut shore of Long Island Sound, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

German settlers in colonial Georgia
Salzburger families arrive to settle in Georgia Colony, 1733. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Yamacraws welcome James Oglethorpe to Georgia
Oglethorpe meeting Native Americans in colonial Georgia, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

George Washington in the French and Indian War
Townspeople of Winchester, Virginia, appeal to George Washington, French and Indian War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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William Penn. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century portrait

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Captain John Smith exploring the Chesapeake Bay region, early 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fort Ticonderoga falls to the Americans, 1775
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys taking Fort Ticonderoga from the British, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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British troops entering Boston to enforce taxation and other legislation before the American Revolution Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British soldiers plundering an American colonists home under the Quartering Act, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial woman serving tea to a British officer
Patriotic American woman gathering information from a British officer, American Revolution. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an engraving

Boston Tea Party looter ridiculed
Sons of Liberty penalize a tea looter after Boston Tea Party by nailing his coat to a post, 1773. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Boston and vicinity in 1775
Map of Boston, Charlestown, and vicinity, June 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Germantown, American Revolution
Attack on Judge Chews house, Battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania, 1777. Hand-colored engraving of a Chappel painting

Battle of Bunker Hill, American Revolution
Americans shooting at the advancing British from the redoubt on Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cecil Rhodes and other British South Africa Company officials, 1896
Doctor Jameson, Cecil Rhodes, and J.T. Newton (left-right), administrators of the British South Africa Company, 1896. Hand-colored haltone reproduction of a photograph

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British General Sir George Colley at Majuba Mountain, Transvaal War, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Work begins to build Jamestown, Virginia, USA, on May 4, 1607. Known then as James Fort, it was a project of the Virginia Company of London which had won a Royal Charter from King James I to

In the early 17th century English settlers in the Colony of Virginia trade with local Indians for the carcass of a deer. After a work by an unknown artist

The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, United States of America, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590

Suit of armour which belonged to Christopher Columbus. Christopher Columbus, c. 1451 - 1506. Italian explorer, navigator, and colonist. From La Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

A priest blesses Christopher Columbus and his crew before their departure on the first voyage to discover America, 3 August 1492, from Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Andalusia, Spain

A French Canadian Wearing Snow Shoes In The 18Th Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
A French Canadian Wearing Snow Shoes In The 18Th Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Their Sitting At Meat Engraving From The Original Drawing Made In Raleighs Colony In 1585 By John White 1540-1606 Virginian Pioneer And English Colonist In America From The Book The Century

Indians Fishing Engraving From The Original Drawing By John White 1540-1606 Virginian Pioneer And English Colonist In America From The Book The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine May To October 1883

A Dance Of The Carolina Indians At Roanoke Engraving From The Original Drawing By John White 1540-1606 Virginian Pioneer And English Colonist In America From The Book The Century Illustrated Monthly

The Aged Man In His Winter Garment Engraving From The Original Drawing Made In 1585 By John White 1540-1606 Virginian Pioneer And English Colonist In America From The Book The Century Illustrated

Colonialism - Annexation of Ado by the British
The Annexation of the territory of the King of Ado by the British in 1891 - a real pictorial example of the extension of the British Empire

Antonio Vieira (1608-1697), Portuguese Jesuit philosopher an
Antonio Vieira (1608-1697). Portuguese Jesuit philosopher and writer. Vieira preaching in Brazil. Colored engraving

Governor Maxwell returns to Cape Coast Castle, from Cumasia
Final of the English expedition against the Ashantis. Governor Maxwell returns to Cape Coast Castle, from Cumasia. Engraving. Colored

JOHN HANSON (c1791-c1860). Liberian (American-born) colonist. Daguerreotype by Augustus Washington, c1858

PHILIP COKER (?-1868). Chaplain of the Senate of Liberia. Daguerreotype by Augustus Washington, c1858

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Edmund Pendleton travel to the First Continental Congress at Philadelphia in September 1774

FUR TRADE. Dutch settlers in America trading with the Native Americans. American lithograph, 1893

TRIAL OF TWO WITCHES, Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Illustration by Howard Pyle

SALEM WITCH TRIALS. An old woman viewed with suspicion on the streets of Salem, Massachusetts at the time of the witch trials

JOHN SMITH (1580-1631). English colonist in America: lithograph, 19th century

FRONTIER TRADING POST. A trading post on the colonial frontier. Drawing by Charles W. Jefferys

PURITANS: PILLORY, 17th CENT. The use of the pillory to enforce Puritan morality in colonial New England: lithograph, 19th century

SPANISH CRUELTY, 1600. A Spaniard flogging native Indians for failing to attend church. Illustration by Samuel de Champlain for his Voyage to the West Indies and Mexico, c1600

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"Journey Across the Sea: The Pilgrims' Quest for Freedom" In 1620, the Mayflower set sail with a group of colonists known as the Pilgrims. Braving treacherous waters, they embarked on a perilous journey to seek religious freedom in the New World. After enduring months at sea, the Mayflower passengers finally reached their destination - Plymouth. With gratitude and relief, they stepped onto solid ground, marking a significant moment in American history. Not all encounters with Native Americans were peaceful. Hannah Duston's harrowing escape from capture by Native Americans serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by early settlers. Despite hardships and conflicts, unity prevailed. In 1914, Jennie A. Brownscombe immortalized this spirit in her oil painting depicting "The First Thanksgiving. " It symbolizes gratitude and friendship between settlers and Native Americans. Plymouth Rock stands as an enduring symbol of hope and new beginnings. As John Alden and Mary Chilton landed upon it in 1620, they laid down roots that would shape America's future. Anne Hutchinson's trial in Boston showcased tensions within colonial society. Her fight for religious freedom challenged societal norms but left an indelible mark on American history. Beyond Plymouth lies Hartford, Connecticut - home to some of America's first settlers who sought refuge from persecution. Their determination paved the way for future generations to thrive in this land of opportunity. Bunker Hill battle marked a turning point during the American Revolution when colonists stood up against British rule with unwavering courage and resilience. Across borders lies Mexico where Miguel Hidalgo's cry for revolution echoed through Dolores on September 16th, 1810. This call ignited fervor among Mexicans seeking independence from Spanish colonization. Long before these events unfolded overseas; Puritans attempted to leave England during the early 1600s due to religious persecution back home—a precursor to the Pilgrims' journey.