Foot Travel Collection

Moving artillery in the French and Indian War
Colonial artillery passing over Appalachian Mountains, French and Indian War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

London street in the 1880s
Piccadilly busy with traffic on a spring day in London, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Jamaicans bringing their produce to market, circa 1890. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration

Moses parting from his people, who will enter the Promised Land
Hebrew people leaving Moses at Mount Pisgah before crossing the Jordan River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roger Williams escaping to Rhode Island, 1635
Roger Williamss exile from Massachusetts Colony to Rhode Island, 1635. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Iroquois woman, late 1800s
Iroquois woman packing goods on her back, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Russian prisoners forced to work in Siberia, 1880s
Russian convicts returning at night from the mines in Siberia, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Moses reciting the Ten Commandments
Moses giving the laws to the Hebrew people during the Exodus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Chilkoot Pass during the Alaska / Klondike Gold Rush
Alaska/Klondike prospectors climbing to the summit of the Chilkoot Pass, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Dogsled traveling to the Alaska Gold Rush, 1898
Prospectors dogsled in a snowstorm to get to the Klondike goldfields, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Zuni Pueblo in the 1800s
Street in Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Iroquois with his ox-drawn timber cargo
Iroquois man transporting cut timber by ox-drawn sledge, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Merchants and camel caravans outside the Damascus Gate, Jerusalem. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Ripe bananas brought to the wharf, Annatto Bay, Jamaica, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Townspeople on a Jamaica street, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Jamaica woman on her way to market, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Russian political prisoners sent to Siberia, 1880s
Russian prisoners marched on a muddy road to exile in Siberia, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Arctic explorer Robert Peary meeting the Relief Expedition on the Greenland Ice-cap, August 5, 1892. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Exploring a tropical rain forest, such as in Central or South America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Trapper making his winter rounds in the north wods. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Trade caravans on the Silk Road, the great highway of Central Asia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Horse-drawn carriage traffic outside the shops in Piccadilly, London, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut

Night walk by gasight in London, 1800s
Londoner in a top hat walking at night by gaslight. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Moses leading the Jews out of Egypt and into the Wilderness. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roger Williams exiled to Rhode Island, 1635
Roger Williams leaving Massachusetts Bay Colony for Rhode Island, 1635. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Abraham parting from his son, Lot
Lot taking his family to Sodom, and bidding goodbye to Abraham. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Ancestral Puebloan/Anasazi women carrying water in pots up to a mesa top. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Rural traveler resting under a tree. Color halftone reproduction of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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Jamaican women carrying bananas to a seaport, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native people on their way to market in Kingston, Jamaica, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The Great Wall of China. Hand-colored engraving

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Pioneer settlement on the frontier in Canada, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Prospectors nearing summit of the Chilkoot Pass on their way to the Klondyke gold fields during the Alaska Gold Rush, 1897. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century photograph

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Arab caravan crossing a stream in the Sahara Desert. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Foot Travel: A Journey Through Time and Struggle" Step back in time as we explore the remarkable stories throughout history. From the moving artillery in the French and Indian War to the bustling streets of 1880s London, each step taken has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. In a captivating image captured by GATL2A-00027, Irish children can be seen carrying peat to pay for their education, highlighting their determination to overcome obstacles through sheer perseverance. The biblical tale of Moses parting from his people, who will enter the Promised Land, symbolizes both physical and spiritual liberation. Similarly, freed slaves escaping after the Emancipation Proclamation embody resilience against all odds. Moses reciting the Ten Commandments serves as a reminder that foot travel is not merely about reaching a destination but also about embracing moral values that guide us along our path. The Exodus from Egypt of the Hebrew people showcases how they are become a transformative journey towards freedom and self-discovery. Their endurance echoes through generations as an enduring testament to human strength. Venturing further into history, we encounter Chilkoot Pass during the Alaska/Klondike Gold Rush—a treacherous route where brave souls braved icy terrain in search of fortune. The dogsled traveling to this gold rush in 1898 epitomizes both companionship and determination amidst harsh conditions. Reflecting upon individual quests for liberty, Roger Williams' escape to Rhode Island in 1635 reminds us that sometimes one must forge their own path when faced with adversity or persecution. Lastly, an Iroquois woman from late 1800s stands tall—representing indigenous communities whose ancestral connection with land transcends mere footsteps. Her presence speaks volumes about resilience and cultural preservation amid changing times. These glimpses into foot travel's diverse tapestry remind us that every step holds significance beyond its physicality—it carries stories of triumph, struggle, and the unyielding human spirit.