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St. Louis on the Mississippi River, 1870s
Steamboat traffic on the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri, 1870s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Virginia City, Nevada, 1870s
Main street of Virginia City, a mining boomtown in Nevada, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cincinnati, Ohio, 1870s
Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, viewed from the Carlisle Hotel, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Freighter struggling through a storm on Lake Superior, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Newport, Rhode Island, beach scene, 1870s
Summer residents enjoying the beach in Newport, Rhode Island, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Steering a sailing-ship through stormy seas
Sailors at the wheel of a merchant ship in a gale, 1800s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial house at Charles Towne Landing, South Carolina
Reconstructed colonial home at Charles Towne Landing Historic Site, South Carolina. Digital photograph

Knoxville, Tennessee, 1870s
Bridge across the Tennessee River at Knoxville, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

American yacht Mohawk
Americas Cup contender " Mohawk" under full sail, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Towing Erie Canal barges on the Hudson River
Erie Canal grain-boats towed down the Hudson River to New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

San Antonio River Walk in the 1800s
Life along the riverfront in San Antonio, Texas, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lake Erie grain boat in a snowstorm
Steamship carrying grain on Lake Erie in a snowstorm, headed for Buffalo, New York, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Young couple hiking on Mt Desert Island, Maine
Tourists climbing Newport Mountain, Mt Desert Island, Maine, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Golfers in the 1890s
Golfers finishing a game at the putting green, circa 1890. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Baseball game in the 1880s
Baseball batter waiting for a pitch, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Crowds at the Chicago worlds fair at night
Columbian Exposition visitors strolling along the midway at night, Chicago 1893. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Horse race in the US, 1880s
American race-track, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Forest fire engulfing a steam locomotive, 1890s
Railroad train racing through a forest fire in the American West, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Railroad land for sale in Iowa and Minnesota
Farmland in Minnesota and Iowa for sale by the St. Paul & Sioux City Railroad Company, 1870s. Handset type advertisement with a watercolor wash

Railroad in Montana, 1880s
Utah & Northern Railroad in Silver Bow Canyon near Butte, Montana, 1880s. Hand-colored mezzotint of a 19th-century illustration

Workers cheering the first train over the mountains from California
Snowsheds protecting a transcontinental railroad train in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

West Point artillery drill, 1850s
Artillery practice at the US Military Academy, West Point, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Transcontinental railroad in a Wyoming frontier town
Union Pacific Railroad at Sherman Station, Wyoming Territory, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Spaceship to the Moon imagined in the 1870s
Projectile train to the moon, a suggested form of space travel, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Smallpox treatment document, New England, 1677
" A Brief Rule, " a printed guide to the treatment of smallpox, or measles, in New England, 1677. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

New London, Connecticut, 1776
Seaport of New London, Connecticut in 1776. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a contemporary sketch

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

Telegraph key, 1860s
Civil War telegraph sending-key in working order, living history demonstration, Shiloh National Battlefield, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Dinosaur bones
Fossil dinosaur skeleton near Tuba City, Arizona. Photograph

Uintathere, an extinct rhinocerus of North America
Extinct species of rhinocerus, Uintathere, ancient Wyoming and Utah. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an 1890s Charles Knight illustration

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Longboat crew attacking a whale with hand harpoons in the Arctic, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Quaker women spinning in church
Quaker ladies doing their chores while at worship services. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Shaker ceremony, New Lebanon, New York, 1870s
Shakers religious service in the meeting-house at New Lebanon, New York, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Quaker worship service in Philadelphia, 1800s
Society of Friends (Quaker) meeting-house in Philadelphia, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battleship Maine, 1898
US battleship Maine, just before sailing to Cuba, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photoograph

Joseph Smith translating the Book of Mormon
Joseph Smith translating the Mormon " Golden Bible" aloud to Oliver Cowdery, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battleship Iowa receiving prisoners, Spanish-American War
Spanish Admiral Cervera y Topete taken aboard the USS Iowa, Battle of Santiago, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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USS frigate " Chesapeake" engaging the British ship " Shannon, " War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Spanish colonial adobe church in New Mexico
Penitente church built in the 1700s in Las Trampas, a village in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Trading post at Fort Laramie, Oregon Trail
Beaver trap on a Hudson Bay blanket in the reconstructed trading post at Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Digital photograph

Chester A. Arthur
President Chester A. Arthur, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

James A. Garfield
US President James A. Garfield, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Police Commissioner Roosevelt and NY Governor Cleveland, 1884
NY Governor Grover Cleveland and Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt signing reform bill, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

President Grover Cleveland at his desk in the White House. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Sarah Childress Polk, wife of President Polk
First Lady Sarah Childress Polk, wife of President James K. Polk. Digitally colored photogravure of a painting

Andrew Jackson
US President Andrew Jackson. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Martin Van Buren
US President Martin Van Buren in the White House. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Andrew Jackson portrait and signature
President Andrew Jackson, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

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"From the Thirteen Original Colonies in 1776 to Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Adventures: A Glimpse into United States History" Step back in time and explore the rich tapestry of American history. In the 1700s, William and Mary College stood as a beacon of knowledge, shaping young minds for generations to come. Fast forward to 1967, when an enigmatic Bigfoot film captivated audiences' imaginations, leaving them questioning what lurked in the depths of America's vast wilderness. Travel even further back to 1620 when brave Pilgrims embarked on their treacherous journey aboard the Mayflower at sea. Witness their triumphant landing at Plymouth Rock, forever marking a pivotal moment in American history. The US Civil War brought forth iconic figures like General Lee and General Jackson before Chancellorsville—a testament to both valor and tragedy that shaped our nation's identity. Meanwhile, Bowdoin College thrived in Brunswick, Maine during the bustling 1870s—an institution dedicated to nurturing bright minds. Uncover tales of resilience as Hannah Duston escapes from capture by Native Americans—an extraordinary story of survival against all odds. Delve into court records documenting testimony from the infamous Salem witch trials—shedding light on a dark chapter where fear gripped communities. Innovation also played its part with Singer sewing machine ads captivating consumers' attention during the progressive 1890s—a symbol of progress and modernity within households across America. Finally, picture Ernest Hemingway casting his line amidst tranquil waters under a full moon—a timeless image capturing his love for adventure and nature's beauty. These glimpses into United States history remind us that our nation is built upon diverse stories woven together over centuries—the triumphs, struggles, innovations—all contributing threads forming this great tapestry we call home.