Westward Collection (page 4)

OHIO: EMIGRANTS. Emigrants from Connecticut on their way to eastern Ohio in 1805. Wood engraving, 1861

EMIGRANTS TO MISSISSIPPI. Oxen hauling a covered wagon of emigrants to the Mississippi Valley. Line engraving, 19th century

EMIGRANTS CROSSING PLAINS. Emigrants crossing the American Plains. Line engraving, 19th century

EMIGRANTS TO THE WEST, 1865. Traffic in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California in 1865. Wood engraving, 1867

EMIGRANTS TO THE WEST. An emigrant family encamped for the night on the great American prairie. Engraving, 19th century

MORMONS EMIGRATING to the Great Salt Lake, Utah, in 1847-48. Wood engraving, American, 1870

GOLD RUSH: CALIFORNIA. A Forty-Niner. Wood engraving, American, 1853

EMIGRANTS TO WEST, 19th C. Emigrants crossing the plains. Colored engraving, 19th century

STAGECOACH / COVERED WAGON. Traffic in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California in 1865
STAGECOACH/COVERED WAGON. Traffic in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California in 1865: contemporary colored engraving

EMIGRANTS TO WEST. Oxen hauling a covered wagon of emigrants to the American west. Color engraving, 19th century

EMIGRANTS TO WEST, 19th C. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after Felix O. C. Darley
EMIGRANTS TO WEST, 19th C. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley

EMIGRANTS TO OHIO, c1840. An emigrant wagon bound for Ohio: colored engraving, c1840

OREGON TRAIL EMIGRANTS. Crossing a river: colored engraving, 1878

EMIGRANT PARTY, 1859. A weary and dispirited emigrant party crossing the plains. Colored engraving, 1859

EMIGRANT WAGON TRAIN, 1871. Pilgrims of the Plains halt for evening camp: colored engraving, 1871
EMIGRANT WAGON TRAIN, 1871. " Pilgrims of the Plains" halt for evening camp: colored engraving, 1871

EMIGRANTS IN NEBRASKA, 1859. Dog Belly, chief of the Oglala Sioux, and some of his braves smoking the peace pipe while emigrants cross the South Fork of the Platte River in Nebraska on their way

EMIGRANTS TO WEST, c1850. Emigrants to the American west passing a rural schoolhouse. Colored engraving, c1850

EMIGRANT TRAIN ATTACK, 1857. An emigrant train attacked by hostile Native Americans on the prairie. Colored American engraving, 1857

EMIGRANTS TO THE WEST. At evening camp: engraving, 19th century

EMIGRANTS UNDER ATTACK. Emigrants attacked by Native Americans in the American West. Engraving from an American newspaper of 1857

WAGON TRAIN, 1859. A government wagon train en route to Utah. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1859

Across the continent, Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way. Settlement with school and church, railroad train, Indians, etc. Date c1868

Mountain view, USA
Mountain view. View westwards from Mount Shasta looking across the Marble Mountains and the Shasta-Trinity range. The blue haze is due to the smoke left in the air after forest fires

CALIFORNIA PIONEERS, c1850. Lithograph sheet music cover, c1850, for The California Pioneers by Dr. M. A
CALIFORNIA PIONEERS, c1850. Lithograph sheet music cover, c1850, for The California Pioneers by Dr. M.A. Richter, the first piece of music published in California

GOLD RUSH CARTOON, 1849. A device that will enable persons afflicted with the Gold Rush fever to reach California in record time: lithograph by Nathaniel Currier

EMIGRANTS TO WEST, 1866. The Rocky Mountains- Emigrants Crossing the Plains. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

COURSE OF EMPIRE, 1868. Across the Continent- Westward the Course of Empire Takes its Way : lithograph, 1868, by Currier & Ives

THROUGH TO THE PACIFIC. American railroading scene. Lithograph, 1870, by Currier & Ives

William Clarks invitation from Meriwether Lewis, 1804
Meriwether Lewiss letter inviting William Clark to join the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory. Printed halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

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Lewis and Clark shoot a grizzly bear, unknown to whites, during their exploration of Louisiana Territory. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of sketch by Patrick Goss

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Fremont expedition raising the American flag on the Rockies, 1842. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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John C. Freemont planting the US flag on the Colorado Rockies, 1842. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Jedediah Smith route marker in the Black Hills
Jedediah Smiths route in 1823 through Buffalo Gap in the Black Hills, South Dakota. Photograph

German soldiers with the Union Jack
German soldiers flaunting the Union Jack flag in Bruges during their westward advance into Belgium in October 1914

England / Westward Ho
Looking down on Westward Ho, North Devon, famous for its Peeble Ridge and the associations with the novel of the same name, by Charles Kingsley

Edinburgh 1930S
Princes Street, Edinburgh. A striking view of one of the most beautiful thoroughfares in Europe, looking westward, from the Scott Memorial

Compostella Pilgrims
The pilgrims first sight of Santiago di Compostella, looking westward from the Lugo road

Chas Kingsley / Waddy
CHARLES KINGSLEY English writer and clergyman: a satire on his popular novel, Westward Ho!

Wandering Tribes
The invasion of the Huns sets off a domino effect, setting tribes wandering westward through Central Europe

Migrants from the East
Refugees migrate westward ahead of the invading Huns

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"Westward: A Journey Through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the concept of "westward, " tracing its significance across various historical, cultural, and geographical landscapes. From the powerful portrait of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull to the overhead view of Dublin during the Easter Rising, these glimpses offer us a window into different narratives shaped by this cardinal direction. The Trail of Tears stands as a haunting reminder of the forced removal endured by Cherokee Native Americans in 1838. Robert Lindneux's oil painting vividly captures their pain and resilience as they were uprooted from their ancestral lands towards an uncertain future out West. In contrast, Hiawatha's tale immortalized by Longfellow celebrates indigenous legends intertwined with westward exploration. It reminds us that beyond hardship lies hope and unity. The American schooner Westward, crafted by Herreshoff, symbolizes innovation and progress in maritime history. Its sleek design propelled it forward through uncharted waters while leaving an indelible mark on seafaring traditions. Meanwhile, The Town & Beach at Westward Ho in Devon invites us to bask in the natural beauty offered by coastal destinations. This idyllic setting beckons travelers to venture westwards for relaxation and rejuvenation amidst breathtaking vistas. American settlers heading west epitomize bravery and determination etched into our collective memory. Their pursuit of new horizons paved the way for expansionism while shaping America's identity as a land built upon dreams realized through sheer grit. Emigrants from Connecticut bound for eastern Ohio paint a picture of migration waves reshaping communities along their western trajectory. Wood engravings from 1861 capture both trepidation and excitement felt by those seeking fresh beginnings amid untamed frontiers. Paddle steamers like Cardiff's Westward Ho evoke nostalgia for Victorian-era voyages where passengers embarked on leisurely escapes or sought opportunities anew across distant shores—a testament to the allure exploration.