North America Collection (page 9)

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Leif Erikssen off the coast of Vineland in a Viking landing boat. Hand-colored photogravure of a 19th-century illustration

Union gunboats sunk in Galveston Bay, 1863
Rebel attack on Union gunboats at Galveston, Texas, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederate soldiers in action, Battle of Chickamauga
Braggs Confederates firing from the woods at Chickamauga, Georgia, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Confederate Louisiana brigade throwing stones at advancing Federal Army of the Potomac at the second Battle of Bull Run 1862, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Cornfield at the Battle of Antietam, Civil War
Union troops charging through the cornfield at Antietam, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Picketts Charge, Battle of Gettysburg
Confederates charge the Union lines at Gettysburg, 1863. Printed color lithograph

Confederates holding ground in a Civil War battle
Confederate soldiers on the line of battle with fate against them. Hand-colored engraving from a painting by Gilbert Gaul

Puritans founding New Haven, Connecticut
John Davenport leads Puritans in giving thanks for their arrival at New Haven, Connecticut, 1630s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hiding the Connecticut charter in an oak tree, 1687
Connecticut colonist hiding the colonys charter in a hollow oak to keep it from Governor Andros, 1687. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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William Prescott in command of American Minutemen defending Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century F.C. Yohn illustration

Americans gaining French alliance in the Revolutionary War
American and French representatives signing a Treaty of Alliance at Paris, American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

British evacuation of Charleston SC, 1782
Charleston, South Carolina, abandoned by the British near the end of the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Map of the Americas, 1660
17th century map of the Americas. Published in Amsterdam in 1660, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Witt (1630-1706) shows the geography of the Americas

Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution historic ship, Charlestown, Boston, MA
USS Constitution historic ship, Old Ironsides a Three Masted Frigit, is seen near Bunker Hill Monument on harbor, Freedom Trail, Charlestown, Boston, MA

Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) brooding three chicks with a fourth approaching, northern Massachusetts, USA.June. Endangered species

Bobcat (Lynx rufus) standing on branch in snow. Madison River Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. January

Timber Wolves (Canis lupus) resting on a rock by the shoreline. Near Mussel Inlet, Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada, October

Bison (Bison bison) herd walking in snow, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, February

Western red cedar tree (Thuja plicata) detail of bark, The Big Tree Trail, Meares Island, Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Pink abalone (Haliotis corrugata) shell detail, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, January

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) over the Klondike River, Yukon Territories, Canada, September 2013

Coastal brown bear (Ursus arctos) and cub, Lake Clarke National Park, Alaska, September

Black Bear (Ursus americanus) sleeping in a Sitka Spruce tree (Picea sitchensis) alongside Anan Creek, Alaska, July

Polar bear cub 3 months (Ursus maritimus) playing in the front of the day den in march. Wapusk National Park. Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Alabama Florida Georgia map 1881
Coltons Common School Geography 1881 New York Sheldon and Co

New York Maryland Pennsylvania map 1881
Coltons Common School Geography 1881 New York Sheldon and Co

World map by Mathieu Albert Lotter, Augsburg, 1778
World map from 1778. Original hand-colored copper engraving by Matthieu Albert Lotter (1741 - 1810, Augsburg) with route of James Cooks First Circumnavigation (1770), through Tahiti

Map of Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds
Vintage engraving from 1863 of a map of Map of Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds at the time of the American Civil War

Map of United States 1876
Map of United States showing the territorial growth between 1780 and 1876

Schwabachers landing - Grand Teton National Park Wyoming USA
Sunrise on the Grand Teton range reflecting in the snake river. Fall colors in Autumn at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, United States

Illustration, Aztec apprentice warrior clad in loincloth carrying a spear-thrower (Atlatl) and oak darts with a stone point

Sunrise over Foggy Portland Oregon
Sunrise over City of Portland Oregon and Mount Hood Covered in Low Fog Banks

Cannon Beach at Sunset
Colorful Sunset at Cannon Beach by Haystack Rock at the Oregon Coast during Low Tide

Union Pacific Loco
circa 1935: The imposing front view of a Union Pacific railroad engine with an Art Deco style typeface. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

British flags on London Bridge, Lake Havasu, Arizona, USA

Mass Production
Full-length image of auto workers lowering the body of a Model T onto its chassis on an assembly line ramp outdoors at the Ford Motor Company, Highland Park, Michigan

Naturalist John Muir
California: c. 1900 A photograph of author and naturalist John Muir and his dog

The Cocoa Exchange Building
New York, New York: c. 1939 The New York Cocoa Exchange Building located at 1 Wall Street Court. It was completed in 1904

Map of America by Gerardo Mercatore, 1512-1594
Cartography, 16th century. Map of America by Gerardo Mercatore (1512-1594)

Cattleya skinneri, English orchid
Plate 13 from Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatemala (1837-1843) by James Bateman. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prickly pear cactus flowers. This cactus is part of the Opuntia genus, which is found throughout most of the Americas. Cacti are found in arid environments, like the one seen here

Aurora borealis over trees by a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Sauroposeidon dinosaurs mating. Artwork of male (right) and female (left) Sauroposeidon dinosaurs mating. This sauropod dinosaur lived around 110 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period

Prehistoric cave bear, artwork
Prehistoric cave bear (Ursus spelaeus), artwork. This bear lived in Europe during the Pleistocene epoch (1.8 million years ago to 10, 000 years ago)

Electricity pole with transformers
Electricity pole. Close-up of an electric power line pole with pole-mounted transformers. Photographed in Cocoa, Florida, USA

Southeast Asia at night, satellite image
Southeast Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 18:00 (6pm) GMT (UCT), centred on China. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in India (left)

Downtown Atlanta in the late 1800s
Business center of Atlanta, Georgia, about 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Washington DC and the original Capitol building, 1810
Washington DC from Capitol Hill in 1810, and an inset view (upper right) of the original Capitol (which burned in 1814). 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.