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POCAHONTAS (1595?-1617). Native Amerian princess. Pocahontas saving the life of Captain John Smith, late December 1607. Wood engraving, American, 1846, after Felix O.C. Darley

DE BRY: POWHATAN WOMAN. One of the chieff Ladyes of Secota. Line engraving by Theodore de Bry after John White, 1590, with text by Thomas Harriot

SPANIARDS AND PERUVIANS. The First Conference between the Spaniards and Peruvians, 1531. Steel engraving after the painting, c1826, by Henry Perronet Briggs

DE BRY: FLORIDA NATIVE AMERICANS. A Florida Native American smoking a pipe. Detail of an engraving, 1591, by Theodor de bry

COLUMBUS AT BARCELONA. Christopher Columbus at the court of Barcelona, Spain, following his return from the New World, 1493. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

FLORIDA NATIVE AMERICANS, c1590. Chief Satourioua with his wife on their evening walk. Engraving, c1590, by Theodor de Bry after Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

MAP OF PERU, 1597. Engraved map from Cornelius Wytfliets Descriptionis Ptolemaicae Augmentum, 1597

RUINS OF JAMESTOWN, VA. Ruins of the Jamestown settlement: line engraving, American, 19th century

NEW WORLD MAP, 1554. Engraved map of the New World from the Spanish conquistador Pedro Cieza de Leons Chronicle of Peru, published in Antwerp, 1554

PILGRIM SABBATH SERVICE. The first Sabbath service of the Pilgrims in the New World, 1620. Wood engraving, 19th century

NEW ENGLAND: QUAKER, 1660. A Quaker exhorter in New England, 1660. Wood engraving after Howard Pyle (1853-1911)

VIKINGS IN THE NEW WORLD. A rather extravagant 19th century idea of Norsemen celebrating their discovery of the New World. Wood engraving, 19th century

QUAKER PREACHING, 1657. Quaker women preaching in the streets on New Amsterdam, 1657. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

NATIVE AMERICAN SMOKING, 1591. A Florida Native American smoking a pipe. Detail of an engraving, 1591, by Theodor de Bry

SANTA MARIA: WRECK, 1492. Natives of Hispaniola aid Christopher Columbus crew in salvaging supplies from the Santa Maria, wrecked on a coral reef, Christmas Day 1492; Columbus

SANTA MARIA: WRECK, 1492. / nNatives of Hispaniola aid Christopher Columbus crew
SANTA MARIA: WRECK, 1492. /nNatives of Hispaniola aid Christopher Columbus crew in salvaging supplies from the Santa Maria, wrecked on a coral reef on Christmas Day 1492

AMERIGO VESPUCCI (1454-1512). / nItalian navigator
AMERIGO VESPUCCI (1454-1512). /nItalian navigator. Vespucci and his crew beset by native Indians as they arrive on the coast of what is now Guiana during their voyage of 1499-1500

RUINS OF JAMESTOWN. Steel engraving and etching, American, 19th century

CULPEPERs REBELLION, 1677. Governor Thomas Millers attemped arrest of George Durant onboard the schooner Caroline in Albemarle Sound, 2 December 1677

CONQUEST OF MEXICO, 1521. The capture of Mexico City, or Tenochtitlan, by Hernando Cortes and his Spanish conquistadores, 13 August 1521. Steel engraving, American, 1870

PRIEST IN MEXICO. A Spanish priest overseeing the destruction by conquistadors of a statue of an Aztec god: line engraving after an illustration by Felix O.C. Darley, 19th century

ATAHUALPA (c1500-1533). Last Inca king of Peru. The capture of Atahualpa by the Spanish under Francisco Pizarro in 1532. Copper engraving, 18th century

VIRGINIA MAP, 1590. Line engraving, 1590, after John White

JAMESTOWN. A confrontation between Nathaniel Bacon (right) and Virginia governor Sir William Berkeley in Jamestown, Virginia in 1676: colored engraving, 19th century

ROGER WILLIAMS, 1636. Settlement of Rhode Island at Providence, founded by Roger Williams, June 1636. Line engraving, American, late 19th century, after a drawing by Henry A. Ogden

FRENCH: STH. CAROLINA, 1562. Volunteers left by Jean Ribault in 1562 at Charlesfort (near present day Beaufort)
FRENCH: STH. CAROLINA, 1562. Volunteers left by Jean Ribault in 1562 at Charlesfort (near present day Beaufort, South Carolina) seek provisions from friendly Native Americans

MARYLAND: FIRST MASS, 1634. The planting of the colony of Maryland (the First Mass, 25 March 1634). Wood engraving, 19th century

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA. View of Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 1536 by Pedro Mendoza. Line engraving for Ulrich Schmidels account of Mendozas expedition, Nuremberg, 1595

CAPTURE OF ATAHUALPA, the last Inca king, by the Spanish under Francisco Pizarro in 1532. Copper engraving, 18th century

FLORIDA: FORT CAROLINE. Huguenot colonists at Fort Caroline, Florida building a ship to return them to France, 1562. Wood engraving, 19th century

COLUMBUS: JAMAICA, 1504. The inhabitants of Jamaica astonished by the eclipse of the moon predicted, with the aid of an almanac, by Christopher Columbus for the last night of February 1504

JEAN RIBAULT: EXPEDITION 1562. The French exploring expedition of 1562 in present day South Carolina
JEAN RIBAULT:EXPEDITION 1562. The French exploring expedition of 1562 in present day South Carolina. The site where Jean Ribault, the commander

PLYMOUTH: PILGRIMS & NATIVE AMERICAN. Pilgrims and a Native American at Plymouth. Banknote, steel engraving, American, c1870

PANFILO de NARVAEZ, 1528. Panfilo de Narvaez (c1480-1528) and his companions reach the Gulf of Mexico after crossing Florida, 1528. Wood engraving, 19th century

STOCKS, 16th CENTURY. Stocks as used in the 16th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE (1540-1596). English naval commander and navigator. Drakes first view of the Pacific Ocean, 1572. Wood engraving, 19th century

NEW NETHERLAND MAP. Hugo Allards New and Exact Map of All New Netherland from Chesapeake Bay to Penobscot Bay
NEW NETHERLAND MAP. Hugo Allards " New and Exact Map of All New Netherland" from Chesapeake Bay to Penobscot Bay, with an inset view of New Amsterdam, 1673

TOBACCO SHIPS, 1600s. English tobacco ships loading in the James River, Virginia, in the 17th century: colored engraving, 19th century

ROANOKE: JOHN WHITE, 1590. John White finding no trace of the colony of Roanoke enroute to Virginia in 1590. Color engraving, 19th century

POCAHONTAS (1595?-1617) asks her father Powhatan to spare the life of John Smith: copper engraving from Smiths " Generall Historie of Virginia, " 1624

JUAN PONCE DE LEON and his men searching for the Fountain of Youth: engraving, 19th century

MASSASOIT (d. 1661). Wampanoag Native American chief. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

ROANOKE FOUNDING, 1587. The founding of the English colony at Roanoke Island in 1587. Contrary to the engraved legend, Sir Walter Raleigh, though the promoter of the expedition

RELIGIOUS FUGITIVES. Fugitives for conscience sake (Huguenots or Walloons) leaving the Flemish coast for America, early 17th century

EDWARD WINSLOW (1595-1655). English founder of Plymouth colony in Massachusetts. Edward Winslows visit to the Wampanoag Native American chief, Massasoit, in 1621

JAMESTOWN: RELIGION, 17th C. Religious services at Jamestown: wood engraving, American, 19th century

BRUEGEL: HOBOKEN, BELGIUM. The Kermesse at Hoboken. Line engraving after a drawing by Peter Bruegel the Elder or Frans Hogenberg

PILGRIMS LANDING, 1620. The Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock, 1620. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

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"Exploring the New World: A Journey through Time and Maps" Embark on a voyage of discovery as we delve into the captivating history of the "New World. " From the mighty Viking ship gracefully sailing across vast seas to intricate 17th-century world maps, each hint offers a glimpse into an era brimming with exploration and wonder. Juan Vespucci's meticulously crafted world map from 1526 takes us back to a time when intrepid explorers sought to unravel the mysteries of uncharted territories. Meanwhile, TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) at the time of Spanish Conquest reveals a vibrant cityscape teeming with life, captured in exquisite detail by a colored woodcut in 1556. The Cantino World Map of 1502 unveils half our planet's western hemisphere, showcasing early cartographic attempts to comprehend this newfound land. Fast forward to 1720, where an intricately designed map paints a vivid picture of how much knowledge had been gained about our globe over time. Intriguingly, Dutch cartographer's creation presents us with an insightful perspective on North and South America during the mid-17th century. This invaluable document allows us to witness how boundaries were being redrawn and cultures intertwined within this evolving landscape. As we journey further into history, we encounter poignant moments such as Pilgrims' Thanksgiving in 1621 – immortalized by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris' evocative painting. It serves as a reminder that amidst exploration and conquests lay stories of unity and gratitude for new beginnings. Venturing southwards towards Caribbean islands depicted in an enchanting French woodcut from c. 1688 brings forth tales rich in diversity and cultural exchange that shaped these tropical paradises forever.