Prairie Collection

Oklahoma Territory opened to settlers, 1891
Homesteaders charge at the start signal, western Oklahoma Land Rush, 1891. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Young Crow Indian
A Crow boy in dance costume, 1905. Printed reproduction of a photograph by Edward Curtis

Buffalo soldiers charging to the rescue
Captain Dodges black troopers to the rescue in the west. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Native American attack on a western stagecoach
Western stagecoach fighting off Native Americans on the plains. Printed color halftone reproduction of a Frederic Remington illustration

Bison (or Buffalo) below the Grand Teton Mountains
Bison on the prairie below the Grand Teton Range. Fall colors on the Grand Teton Mountain Range. Bison (or Buffalo) migrate out of Yellowstone National Park in winter

St Ives Station, Cornwall, April 1960
A view of St Ives station, Cornwall in April 1960. A small prairie locomotive, No. 4566 can be seen traversing its carriages at the station

No 5537 Prairie Tank Locomotive
2-6-2 55XX class locomotive. Built 1928

Fort Dearborn, on the site of Chicago
Fort Dearborn in 1803, on the south side of the Chicago River. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Cochem, Mosel Valley, Germany, Europe

Wilber and Orville Wright with Flyer II at Huffman Prairie
Wilbur and Orville Wright with the Flyer II at Huffman Prairie, outside of Dayton, Ohio, in May 1904. The Wrights had a much more difficult time testing their aircraft at Huffman Prairie than at Kill

USA, Kansas, Chase County, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Flint Hills, Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse

A cowboy, Honeycut, on the horse White Star on the plains of Montana. Photographed by Laton Alton Huffman, August 1904
MONTANA: COWBOY, 1904. A cowboy, Honeycut, on the horse White Star on the plains of Montana. Photographed by Laton Alton Huffman, August 1904

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

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

Black Rhino, (Diceros bicornis), Damaraland, Namibia

No 4573 Prairie Tank Locomotive at Chipping Norton Station, 1960
A view of Chipping Norton station in Oxfordshire, taken in 1960, showing the station buildings and the 2-6-2 45XX class locomotive, built 1924. The station opened in 1855 and closed in December 1962

Wilbur and Orville Wright with their second powered machine; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1904 May

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Earth lodge of the Omaha tribe, Great Plains, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Bison - Wyoming, USA - Male in rut - Commonly called buffalo - Males weigh up to 2000 pounds-heaviest land mammal in
CAN-2219 American Bison / Buffalo - male vocalizing (bellowing) during rut, side view Wyoming, USA Bison bison Males weigh up to 2000 pounds. They are the heaviest land mammal in North America

Umbrella acacia trees, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Prairie near Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada, North America

Tetons with first light in the valley with snow, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Pioneer family on the Oregon Trail
Covered wagon of a homesteader family heading west with their belongings. Hand-colored engraving combined with a photograph

No 5527 Prairie Tank Locomotive
2-6-2 45xx class locomotive. Built 1928

The Parley, 1903, by Frederic Remington (1861-1909)
Frederic Remington (1861-1909). American painter. The Parley, 1903

Sunset over prairie grasslands in Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA (Large format sizes available)

Prairie Ghost Town in Black and White
A ghost town on the plains. Dramatic landscape image in black and white. This image taken in the great plains in an abandoned town. Saskatchewan, Canada. Western faAzade on the old store

NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, 1886. The Chrisman Sisters in front of a sod house in Goheen Valley, Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, 1886

Building the railroad to Bismarck, North Dakota, 1870s
Laying railroad track in winter across the Missouri River at Bismarck, North Dakota, 1879. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Telegraph poles following the transcontinental railroad
Linemen stringing telegraph wire beside the transcontinental railroad on the Great Plains, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Oregon Trail pioneers passing Chimney Rock
Covered wagons passing Chimney Rock, a landmark on the Oregon Trail, Nebraska. Hand-colored woodcut combined with a photograph of Chimney Rock

Mormon Trail hand-cart
Mormon hand-cart replica on the Oregon/Mormon Trail, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska. Digital photograph

Sioux Nation at Standing Rock Reservation, ND, 1890
Taking a census at the Sioux Standing Rock Agency, North Dakota, 1890. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Wolf-skins disguising Native American hunters
Native Americans in wolf skins stalking buffalo. Hand-colored woodcut of a 20th century illustration

Blackfeet horsemen, 1850s
Blackfeet warriors carrying guns on horseback, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Omaha Indian village of tipis
Part of the hoo-thu-ga, a circle of dwellings of the Omaha tribe. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Putting in seed on a bonanza farm, 1800s
Seeding grain on a bonanza farm, North Dakota, early 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Native Americans meet Lewis and Clark at Council Bluffs
Lewis and Clark meeting with Native Americans at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Hand-colored woodcut by Patrick Goss, a member of the expedition

Buffalo herd in South Dakota
Free-ranging buffalo herd on the grasslands of Custer State Park, Black Hills, South Dakota. Digital photograph

No 5541 Prairie Tank Locomotive
2-6-2 45xx class locomotive. Built 1928

No 6127 Prairie Tank Locomotive
2-6-2 61XX class locomotive. Built 1931. Seen here inside Swindon Works

No 4409 Prairie Tank Locomotive - Detail of cabside
2-6-2 44XX class locomotive. Built 1906

No 4406 Prairie Tank Locomotive
2-6-2 44XX Class locomotive. Built 1906

No 4568 Prairie Tank Locomotive
2-6-2 45XX Class locomotive. Built 1924

Canada, Manitoba, Culross. Grain elevator and railroad tracks at sunrise. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Shortgrass praire at the Bitter Creek Wilderness Study Area near Hinsdale, Montana, USA
Shortgrass prairie at the Bitter Creek Wilderness Study Area near Hinsdale, Montana, USA

Milky Way over an old ranch corral
August 26, 2014 - The Milky Way over the old corral at the site of the 76 Ranch in the Frenchman Valley in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada

Wind turbines at Pincher Creek, Alberta, with the Rockies beyond, Canada

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The prairie, a vast and untamed land, holds within its borders stories of triumph and tragedy, and is a canvas painted with the rich history of Native American attacks on western stagecoaches, where brave pioneers fought for survival against all odds. In Cochem, nestled in the picturesque Mosel Valley, the prairie whispers tales of resilience as bison roam below the majestic Grand Teton Mountains. These powerful creatures symbolize the strength and harmony that once thrived in this unspoiled wilderness. Traveling across continents to St Ives Station in Cornwall, April 1960, we witness a different kind - one that stretches beyond geographical boundaries. Here lies evidence of how nature's beauty transcends time and place. Venturing further into America's heartland brings us to Kansas' Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Flint Hills. This lower region witnessed countless settlers flocking to claim their piece of paradise when Oklahoma Territory opened its doors in 1891. Among them were Buffalo soldiers charging fearlessly to protect those seeking new beginnings. Huffman Prairie stands as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Wilber and Orville Wright with Flyer II remind us that even amidst endless grasslands, dreams can take flight. Photographer Laton Alton Huffman captures life on Montana's plains through his lens - cowboys like Honeycut atop his trusted steed White Star epitomize freedom under big skies. August 1904 immortalizes their spirit forever etched upon these rolling hills. Yet not all who traversed these boundless landscapes found solace or success; Mormons caught in a prairie blizzard en route to Utah faced unimaginable hardships but emerged stronger from adversity. Lastly, we encounter Crow chief whose presence evokes both reverence and curiosity about ancient traditions passed down through generations on this sacred land. The prairie tells tales woven by diverse cultures throughout history.