North America Collection (page 5)

Kitt Peak Observatory and Milky Way
Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tucson, Arizona, USA, and the Milky Way. With 23 telescopes, this is the largest collection of astronomical instruments in the world

Library of Congress, 1870s
Law library within the old Library of Congress, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

State capitol in Boise, Idaho, late 1800s
Carriage traffic around Capitol Square in Boise, Idaho, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fort Dearborn on the Chicago River, 1812
Fort Dearborn on the site of present-day Chicago, 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Riverboats at Shreveport, Louisiana, 1870s
Stevedores loading barrels at the Red River levee at Shreveport, Louisiana, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mississippi River and the city of Minneapolis, 1870s
Minneapolis, village of St. Anthony, and St. Anthonys Falls on the Mississippi River, Minnesota, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Baltimore in the 1870s
Harbor of Baltimore, Maryland, looking from Federal Hill, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Delaware River waterfront of Philadelphia, 1750s
Colonial Philadelphias skyline and harbor, 1750s. Hand-colored woodcut of an 18th-century illustration

American clipper ship Great Republic
American clipper ship " Great Republic, " designed by Donald McKay. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial capitol at Williamsburg, Virginia
The old colonial capitol at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Seaport of Galveston, Texas, 1800s
Galveston bar and roadstead on the Gulf Coast, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Spokane, Washington, 1880s
Spokane Falls before the great fire, Washington Territory, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak
George Eastman, inventor of the Kodak box camera, with his signature. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Leadville, a Colorado boom town, 1870s
Chestnut Street in Leadville, Colorado, during the mining boom, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Saint Francis of Assisi statue
Statue of Saint Francis of Assisi in the garden of San Diego Mission, California. Digital photograph

Witchcraft book by Cotton Mather, 1689
Cotton Mather, " Memorable Providences Relating to Witchcrafts, " title page, 1689. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

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President Lincoln reading to his son, Tad. Hand-colored woodcut of a photograph by Matthew Brady

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President Abraham Lincoln. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving of a portrait

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Abe Lincoln as a boy reading by firelight in his familys cabin. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Red Cloud, or Mahpiua Luta, Oglala Sioux chief, in quilwork shirt, 1890s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Cades Cove log cabin, Tennessee
Log cabin of John Oliver, built in the 1820s, Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee. Photograph

Mormons caught in a prairie blizzard en route to Utah
Mormon hand-cart company struggling across the plains to Salt Lake City. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Oglethorpe and Tomo-chichi becoming friends in colonial Georgia
Tomo-chichi offering furs to James Olglethorpe, Georgia Colony. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Navajo sand paintings preserved on tiles
Navajo sand paintings on tiles displayed for sale at the intertribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico. Photograph

Crow chief
Crow Indian chief in a traditional war bonnet and clothing, circa 1900. Digitally colored halftone of a photograph

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Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park, Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins, Colorado. Digital photograph

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Cherokee alphabet developed by Sequoyah. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

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Woodsman dancing to a fiddle in a logging camp at night, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wild iris in the Pecos Wilderness, New Mexico
Blue flag wildflower in the Pecos Wilderness, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Sign language using a single hand, 1800s
Single-handed alphabet in sign language, used in the US, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of the Six Iroquois Nations in Pennsylvania and New York, 1771. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an 18th-century document

Virginia and Maryland settled in 1738
Portions of Maryland and Virginia settled in 1738. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a document

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Temple ceremony in an Aztec city. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Aztec tiger knight in a costume of cotton and a helmet made of wood, from a model in Spain. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Snow on the Sandia Mountains, New Mexico
Snow on the Sandia Mountains and high plains near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photograph

Civil War musician playing a banjo
Confederate soldier reenactor playing a banjo in camp, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Washington DC during the Civil War
Map of the Washington DC vicinity at the outset of the Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century-illustration

Canada map, 1870s
Map of British North America, or the Dominion of Canada, 1870s. Printed color lithograph

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Admiral David G. Farragut in the rigging during the Battle of Mobile Bay, 1864, American Civil War. Hand-colored photogravure of a W.H. Overend painting

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US map showing seceding states by date, American Civil War, 1860 and 1861. Printed color lithograph 19th century

Map of the Second Battle of Bull Run, 1862
Bull Run battlefield map showing troop positions on August 29, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Massachusetts Bay Colony seal
Insignia of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Debating the US Constitution, 1787
George Washington presiding over the Constitutional Convention, 1787. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s
Trial of a suspected witch at Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1692. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Plymouth colonists in church, 1620s
Pilgrims holding worship service at Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1620s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Siege of the Alamo, 1836
Fall of the Alamo to Santa Annas Mexican forces in Texas, 1836. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Bacons Rebellion in Jamestown, 1676
Nathaniel Bacon confronting Governor Berkeley, Virginia, 1676. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Erie Canal at Schenedtady, New York
Erie Canal barge towed through Schenectady, New York, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of North America: From Colonial Beginnings to Modern Marvels" North America, a land steeped in history and brimming with diverse landscapes, has witnessed countless tales that have shaped its identity. In 1776, the Thirteen Original Colonies laid the foundation for what would become one of the world's most influential nations. Meanwhile, William and Mary College emerged as an esteemed institution during the 1700s, nurturing brilliant minds that would shape future generations. But North America is not just about academia; it also holds mysteries waiting to be unraveled. The infamous Bigfoot film of 1967 sparked debates about elusive creatures roaming its vast wilderness. Yet amidst these enigmatic legends lies a story etched in our collective memory—the Pilgrims' arduous journey aboard the Mayflower at sea in 1620, seeking refuge and freedom on foreign shores. As we traverse this captivating continent today, an array of wonders unfolds before us. The USA Traveler Map beckons adventurers to explore its sprawling cities and breathtaking natural wonders alike. And let us not forget the awe-inspiring phenomenon that occurred over millions of years—continental drift—a force shaping North America into what we know today. Delving deeper into this tapestry reveals hidden gems like Vancouver Island map from the 1870s—an artifact showcasing early cartographic endeavors capturing both beauty and discovery. Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse stands tall in Door County Wisconsin—a testament to maritime heritage guiding seafarers through treacherous waters. History echoes through time as we revisit pivotal moments such as Mayflower passengers landing at Plymouth Rock in 1620—a symbol of resilience and determination still celebrated today. The haunting image of General Lee standing alongside General Jackson before Chancellorsville takes us back to a divided nation during the US Civil War—an era forever etched into American consciousness. Education flourished across North America too.