Scenes In America Collection

View of Quebec on the St
6337900 View of Quebec on the St by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of Quebec on the St. Lawrence river 67, General James Wolfes attack on Quebec via the Abraham Heights, 1759 68)

Native American wigwam or teepee on the island of Newfoundland 64, English boats fishing for cod in the bay 65
6337897 Native American wigwam or teepee on the island of Newfoundland 64, English boats fishing for cod in the bay 65, and huts

American Indian catching anchovies in a canoe on Hispaniola 7, Christopher Columbus predicting a lunar eclipse 8
6337833 American Indian catching anchovies in a canoe on Hispaniola 7, Christopher Columbus predicting a lunar eclipse 8, and Governor Ovando planting sugar cane 9 by English School

Annual fur market at Hudsons Bay 61, Native Americans sacrificing a child on its mothers grave 62
6337893 Annual fur market at Hudsons Bay 61, Native Americans sacrificing a child on its mothers grave 62, and Moravian missionary in an Inuit or Esquimaux house 63 by English School

Interior of an underground Aleut house in Unalaska 43, native methods of starting a fire 44
6337873 Interior of an underground Aleut house in Unalaska 43, native methods of starting a fire 44, and Tlicho or Dogrib people in front of their huts 45 by English School

Hernan Cortez seizing the Mayan emperor Montezuma 16, Montezuma haranguing his subjects 17
6337843 Hernan Cortez seizing the Mayan emperor Montezuma 16, Montezuma haranguing his subjects 17, and Cortez taking the Mexican standard from a general 18 by English School

Native American customs: tracking prey 52, hunting buffalo on ice in a river 53
6337884 Native American customs: tracking prey 52, hunting buffalo on ice in a river 53, and hunting deer by herding them into a pound 54 by English School

Map of the Americas, circa 1821
6337821 Map of the Americas, circa 1821 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Map of the Americas, circa 1821. Showing Labrador, Canada, the United States, Louisiana, Mexico, Brazil)

William Penn making a treaty in 1682 with the Lenape Native Americans 82, Benjamin Franklin drawing electricity
6337916 William Penn making a treaty in 1682 with the Lenape Native Americans 82, Benjamin Franklin drawing electricity from the sky in a thunderstorm 83

The rattlesnake, Crotalus cerastes 55, Trochilinae hummingbirds 56 and man reading a book by the light of fireflies in
6337887 The rattlesnake, Crotalus cerastes 55, Trochilinae hummingbirds 56 and man reading a book by the light of fireflies in a vial 57 by English School

Interpreter Sacagawea reunited with the Shoshone people on Lewis and Clarkes Expedition 49
6337880 Interpreter Sacagawea reunited with the Shoshone people on Lewis and Clarkes Expedition 49, a Native American presents a tobacco pipe to the Medicine Stone 50

Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke reaching the Pacific Ocean 46
6337877 Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke reaching the Pacific Ocean 46, Indian woman protecting her child from fire under a buffalo hide 47

Lumberjack felling a tree in the Bay of Honduras 40, view of the town of Acapulco, Mexico, 41
6337870 Lumberjack felling a tree in the Bay of Honduras 40, view of the town of Acapulco, Mexico, 41, and interior of a Native American Nuu-chah-nulth house in Nootka Sound 42 by English School

Jesuits instructing natives to build houses in Paraguay 31, gaucho cowboys hunting wild cattle on horseback 32
6337860 Jesuits instructing natives to build houses in Paraguay 31, gaucho cowboys hunting wild cattle on horseback 32, and Spaniards drinking mate through a silver tube in Buenos Ayres 33 by English

Peruvian native discovering quinine from Cinchona bark 22, Francisco Pizarro seizing the Inca emperor Atahualpa 23
6337850 Peruvian native discovering quinine from Cinchona bark 22, Francisco Pizarro seizing the Inca emperor Atahualpa 23, and Atahualpa exposing Pizarro as illiterate 24 by English School

Hernan Cortez destroying the Spanish fleet 13, Montezuma arriving on a gold palanquin to meet Cortez 14
6337840 Hernan Cortez destroying the Spanish fleet 13, Montezuma arriving on a gold palanquin to meet Cortez 14, and Mayan priests making a human sacrifice to Huitzilopochtli 15 by English School

Christopher Columbus firing the cannon for the Taino chieftain or cacique Guacanagarix on Hispaniola 4
6337830 Christopher Columbus firing the cannon for the Taino chieftain or cacique Guacanagarix on Hispaniola 4, Columbus attacking the Native American army on Hispaniola 5

Portrait of Christopher Columbus 1, Columbuss first landing on San Salvador (Bahamas) 2
6337827 Portrait of Christopher Columbus 1, Columbuss first landing on San Salvador (Bahamas) 2, and Columbus dining with a Taino chieftain or Cacique on Hispaniola 3 by English School

Settlers in a waggon traveling to the western states 79, settlers building a log cabin 80
6337913 Settlers in a waggon traveling to the western states 79, settlers building a log cabin 80, and view of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky 81 by English School

Inhabitants of Quebec riding a horse-drawn cariole or sledge on ice 70, view of Montreal 71
6337903 Inhabitants of Quebec riding a horse-drawn cariole or sledge on ice 70, view of Montreal 71, and view of Niagara Falls 72 by English School

Samuel Hearne watching a Native American sword-swallower 58, North American beaver
6337889 Samuel Hearne watching a Native American sword-swallower 58, North American beaver, Castor canadensis 59 and Indians boiling water in a wooden barrel with hot stones 60 by English School

Penguins in South America 28, Patagonian giants in animal skins 29, and Patagonians delighted by the sight of a mirror
6337857 Penguins in South America 28, Patagonian giants in animal skins 29, and Patagonians delighted by the sight of a mirror on Captain Samuel Wallis ship 30 by English School

Vasco Nunez de Balboa reaching the Pacific 19, Francisco Pizarro separating his men by a line in the sand on the Isle
6337847 Vasco Nunez de Balboa reaching the Pacific 19, Francisco Pizarro separating his men by a line in the sand on the Isle of Gallo 20

Hernan Cortez landing at Tabasco, Mexico 10, presented with 20 women including Marina by the Mayans 11
6337836 Hernan Cortez landing at Tabasco, Mexico 10, presented with 20 women including Marina by the Mayans 11, and destroying a Mayan temple and idols 12 by English School

Title page with vignette of Native American woman in feather headdress with small child
6337824 Title page with vignette of Native American woman in feather headdress with small child by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

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"Scenes in America: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty" A breathtaking view of Quebec on the St. Lawrence River captures the charm and grandeur of this historic city. Journey to Newfoundland's island where a Native American wigwam or teepee stands as a testament to indigenous culture and heritage. English boats gracefully glide through the bay, showcasing the rich tradition of cod fishing that has shaped coastal communities for generations. Explore huts and "fish flakes, " used for drying salt cod, offering a glimpse into the laborious process behind preserving this vital food source. Witness an American Indian skillfully catching anchovies from a canoe on Hispaniola, highlighting their deep connection with nature's abundance. Christopher Columbus predicts a lunar eclipse, reminding us of his pioneering spirit and scientific curiosity during his voyages across uncharted waters. Governor Ovando plants sugar cane, symbolizing the introduction of agriculture that would forever transform landscapes throughout the Americas. Step into Hudson Bay's annual fur market bustling with traders from various cultures, reflecting centuries-old traditions in commerce and exchange. Observe Native Americans performing a solemn sacrifice on their mother's grave - an intriguing glimpse into ancient burial customs intertwined with spirituality. Moravian missionaries find solace within an Inuit or Esquimaux house as they strive to bridge cultural divides through compassion and understanding. Delve underground into an Aleut house in Unalaska - witness how resourceful communities adapt to harsh environments while maintaining strong bonds with nature. Native methods of starting fires demonstrate ingenious techniques developed by Indigenous peoples over millennia for survival in diverse landscapes. 13. Tlicho or Dogrib people proudly stand before their huts - symbols of resilience against adversity while honoring ancestral traditions passed down through generations. 14.