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Prospector trespassing on the Ute Reservation, 1870s
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Prospector trespassing on the Ute Reservation, 1870s
White miner caught illegally prospecting on the Ute reservation, Colorado, 1870s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
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1870s America Amerindian Burro Colorado Conflict Donkey Frontier Gold Gold Rush Indian Land Claim Miner Mineral Mining Mountains Native Native American Pack Animal Pick Prospector Reservation Rockies Rocky Mountains Hostile Pick Ax Pick Axe Trespassing
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Defiance on Sacred Ground - A Glimpse into the Turbulent Frontier Era
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. This hand-colored woodcut print from the 1870s transports us back to a defining moment in American history. The image depicts a white prospector, caught red-handed and illegally trespassing on the Ute Reservation in Colorado. With his trusty burro by his side, he defiantly wields his pickaxe, determined to claim riches hidden within these sacred lands. The illustration captures the tension between indigenous traditions and encroaching settlers during this tumultuous era of westward expansion. It serves as a stark reminder of the conflicts that arose over property rights and land claims throughout North America. Set against the majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, this vintage artwork showcases not only breathtaking scenery but also highlights an important chapter in Native American history. The Ute Tribe's ancestral territory was rich with minerals like gold, attracting countless prospectors during the Gold Rush. Through this art piece, we are transported to a time when traditional Native American ways clashed with relentless ambition and greed. It invites contemplation about how such encounters shaped our nation's past while reminding us of our responsibility to honor and respect indigenous cultures today. As we gaze upon this old-fashioned yet evocative print, let it serve as a poignant reminder of both triumphs and tragedies that unfolded amidst America's frontier landscape.
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