South Collection (page 2)

LOUISIANA: STEAMBOAT, 1865. Through the Bayou by Torchlight. Lithograph, c1865, by Currier & Ives

Rome, Georgia, in the mid-1800s
Town of Rome, Georgia, viewed from the Coosa River, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Thomas Jeffersons Rotunda at the University of Virginia
Rotunda of the University of Virginia, designed by Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville. Digital photograph

Tomochichi and his son
Yamacraw chief Tomo-chichi Mico and his son. Hand-colored woodcut of an illustration

Carolina colonist refusing to pay taxes, 1700s
Tax-collector beaten off by an angry Carolina colonist. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Battle of Chancellorsville, 1863
General Stonewall Jackson leading the Confederates at Chancellorsville, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Munfordville, Kentucky, Civil War
Confederates charging Union fortifications at Munfordville, Kentucky, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of the Wilderness, Civil War, 1864
Confederates capturing Union breastworks during the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Plundering a plantation during Shermans March to the Sea
Shermans troops foraging on a Georgia plantation, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Table Mountain viewed from Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, South Africa

The Harbour and the Cobb, Lyme Regis, Dorset, by Moonlight (w / c on paper)
BAL25242 The Harbour and the Cobb, Lyme Regis, Dorset, by Moonlight (w/c on paper) by Bamfylde, Copplestone Warre (1720-91); 21.9x32.7 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; British

USA, Georgia, Atlanta, city skyline from Piedmont Park

kosciuszko national park

CIVIL WAR: IRISH BRIGADE. Father William Corby (seated right) and other chaplins of the 69th New York Infantry (Irish Brigade) at Harrisons Landing, Virginia, July 1862. Photographed by Mathew Brady

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. Dr. King (fourth from right) leading the march from Selma on the state capitol at Montgomery, Alabama, 25 March 1965

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. American poster, 1939, featuring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, for the film Gone with the Wind after the novel by Margaret Mitchell

TEXAS FLAG, 1842. Texas flag seized from Texan prisoners during a Mexican raid on San Antonio and a subsequent battle at Mier, Mexico, 1842

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

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

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

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

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

EVCW2A-00109
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

EVCW2A-00100
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

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

United States during the Civil War
Map of the United States 1861 to 1865. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Atchafalaya Swamp, Cajun Country, Louisiana, USA

New Zealand, Westland, Westland National Park. Mt Cook and Mt Tasman reflected in the still waters of Lake Matheson

Trulli houses, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberobello, Apulia, Italy

TRENT LOCKS, UK. Trent Lock (otherwise Trentlock) is located south of Long Eaton, on the borders of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire in the United Kingdom

A gusher coming in at the Spindletop oil pool, near Beaumont, Texas, c1906
SPINDLETOP OIL POOL, c1906. A gusher coming in at the Spindletop oil pool, near Beaumont, Texas, c1906

CENTRE COLLEGE, 1819. Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, chartered by the Kentucky legislature in 1819. Wood engraving, 1847

VIRGINIA: SALT MINE, 1857. Salt mine at Saltville, Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1857

FLORIDA NATIVE AMERICANS: VILLAGE 1591. Colored engraving by Theodore de Bry after Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

17th century map of the New World

TEXAS: LONE STAR FLAG, 1839. Lone Star Flag of Texas, 1839
TEXAS:LONE STAR FLAG, 1839. Lone Star Flag of Texas, 1839

U. S. S. Alabama Battleship Museum
U.S.S. Alabama Battleship Museum, Mobile, Alabama, United States of America, North America

Iguazu Waterfalls, Brazil / Argentina
Iguazu Waterfalls, Brazil/Argentina

USA, North Carolina, Cape Hatteras National Saeshore, Ocracoke, Ocracoke Lighthouse, b. 1823, oldest continuously operated lighthouse on North Carolina coast, with visitors

USA, North Carolina, Charlotte, elevated view of the city skyline from the northeast, dawn

USA, Georgia, St. Simons Island, Fort Frederica National Monument, live oak trees

Bangaan in the rice terraces of Banaue, Northern Luzon, Philippines

Peru. Hand painted ceramic pendants

Juruena, Brazil. Forested river bank reflected in the water with no clouds in the sky

Arendal, Aust Agder County, south coast, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

USA, North Carolina, Outer Banks National Seashore, Nags Head, elevated beach view

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"Exploring the South: A Journey through Time and Nature" Embark on a captivating journey to the vibrant south, where history, natural wonders, and cultural landmarks intertwine. From the iconic V & A Waterfront in Cape Town to the majestic Table Mountain, this region offers a feast for the senses. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter powerful images that have shaped our world. The haunting photograph of Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc committing self-immolation in Saigon stands as a poignant symbol of protest against injustice. Nature enthusiasts will find solace in Kosciuszko National Park's breathtaking landscapes. Its rugged beauty invites us to immerse ourselves in its tranquility and marvel at its untouched wilderness. The Fra Mauro Map challenges conventional perspectives with its unique orientation—placing South at the top—an intriguing reminder that there is always more than one way to see things. Venturing further westward brings us to St Davids Head in Pembrokeshire, Wales—a place where coastal splendor meets ancient heritage. Here, time seems suspended as we wander along windswept cliffs overlooking an endless expanse of blue. In Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks' courageous act aboard a segregated bus ignited a spark that would ignite change across America. Her defiance paved the way for civil rights advocates who fought tirelessly for equality and justice. Transporting ourselves from reality to reel life takes us back to 1939 when "Gone With The Wind" graced cinema screens worldwide. Hattie McDaniel's unwelcome advice adds depth and complexity to Vivien Leigh's character portrayal—a testament to how stories can challenge societal norms even within their own narratives. Saunton Sands and Braunton Burrows near Barnstaple offer respite from everyday life with their idyllic coastal vistas. The soothing sound of crashing waves lulls us into serenity while reminding us of nature's timeless power. Revisiting history, we witness the legendary Great Mississippi Steamboat Race of 1870.