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Shooting Buffaloes with Colt's Revolving Pistol, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Shooting Buffaloes with Colt's Revolving Pistol, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Shooting Buffaloes with Colt's Revolving Pistol, [USA], 1857. Medicine in illness is considered the summum bonum among the Indians. In a buffalo chase which took place on the north fork of the Plate River, out of five shots which Catlin [the celebrated American explorer and sportsman] fired right and left in immediate succession while at the full gallop, four were successful in bringing down unwieldy buffaloes. Hence the highest metaphor expressive of excellence was applied to Colt's Revolver by the Indians, and to this day it is called, in the language of that district, "the medicine gun". From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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Shooting Buffaloes with Colt's Revolving Pistol, 1857" is a captivating and historically significant photograph that showcases the thrill and skill of hunting buffalos during the 19th century in America. The image, created by an unknown photographer, was published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1857. The scene portrays a lone rider, believed to be George Catlin, an American explorer and sportsman, skillfully firing his Colt's Revolving Pistol at a herd of buffalos. The backdrop is the vast and untamed American Plains, with the rider and his horse the only signs of civilization in the wilderness. The caption accompanying the photograph in the "Illustrated London News" highlights the awe-inspiring accuracy of Catlin, who managed to bring down four buffalos with just five shots while galloping at full speed. The Indians, in admiration of his marksmanship, bestowed the highest compliment by referring to the Colt's Revolver as "the medicine gun." This photograph is a testament to the rich history of hunting and the role it played in the lives of the indigenous peoples and early settlers of America. The image also serves as a reminder of the technological advancements that transformed hunting practices during this period, with the Colt's Revolver revolutionizing the way buffalos were hunted. Overall, "Shooting Buffaloes with Colt's Revolving Pistol, 1857" is a captivating and historically significant photograph that offers a glimpse into the past and the thrill of the American frontier.
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