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Frontier Collection (#66)

"Frontier: Where History and Adventure Collide" Step into the past at the Chapel of the Transfiguration, nestled in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Background imageFrontier Collection: USA Cisco Station

USA Cisco Station
Cisco Station, California, a typical frontier town at the time when hopeful settlers were pouring into the West

Background imageFrontier Collection: Russia Guard Post

Russia Guard Post
Guard post on the Russian frontier near Saint Petersburg

Background imageFrontier Collection: Sven Hedin to Tibet - 5

Sven Hedin to Tibet - 5
Guided by lama Schereb, the caravan proceeds to Arka-Tag : at the Tibet frontier Hedin and two companions disguise themselves as pilgrims

Background imageFrontier Collection: Divonne-Les-Bains

Divonne-Les-Bains
Hypochondriacs and other visitors at Divonne-les-Bains, a popular spa town in the Jura mountains, on the Swiss frontier

Background imageFrontier Collection: Two N American Trappers

Two N American Trappers
Two hunters of Nova Scotia with rifles, snowshoes and dog, discuss their best route home (2 of 2)

Background imageFrontier Collection: Royal Evasion - 1

Royal Evasion - 1
Louis and Marie Antoinette escape from the Tuileries in disguise, hoping to cross the frontier of France altogether. The authorities are alarmed and the populace dismayed

Background imageFrontier Collection: Isabela Leaves

Isabela Leaves
Isabela, deposed, takes the train for Paris at the station at the frontier town of Hendaye

Background imageFrontier Collection: Italians on Frontier

Italians on Frontier
Italians, attacking France from the south, take a French blockhouse in the Alps

Background imageFrontier Collection: Dispute with China 2

Dispute with China 2
A frontier dispute leads to fighting between China and Russia : Russian peasants flee their village as Russian forces sail down the Amur to the relief of Blagovestchensk

Background imageFrontier Collection: Dispute with China 1

Dispute with China 1
A frontier dispute leads to fighting between China and Russia : Russian peasants flee their village as the Chinese approach

Background imageFrontier Collection: Dispute with China 3

Dispute with China 3
A frontier dispute leads to fighting between China and Russia : the Chinese are on the far bank of the Amur, the Russians on this, seeking to relieve Blagovestchensk

Background imageFrontier Collection: Defenders of Rome 2

Defenders of Rome 2
Bersaglieri in the papal service manning the frontier of the papal states at Maremmo against an expected attack by Garibaldi

Background imageFrontier Collection: Mexico Rio Grande

Mexico Rio Grande
The Rio Grande at Puente Calderon : for much of its length this river marks the frontier between Mexico and the United States

Background imageFrontier Collection: USA / Cheyenne / Wyoming

USA / Cheyenne / Wyoming
Cheyenne, Wyoming: Frontier Day parade

Background imageFrontier Collection: Racial / Trapper / Canada

Racial / Trapper / Canada
A French-Canadian trapper Date: 19th century

Background imageFrontier Collection: Customs in the Future

Customs in the Future
Even when we have air travel, travellers will have to observe customs formalities when crossing the frontier between Belgium and France

Background imageFrontier Collection: A shower over turnagain Pass in the Chugach Mountains in Alaska

A shower over turnagain Pass in the Chugach Mountains in Alaska
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageFrontier Collection: A bar in the old gold rush town of Nome in Alaska

A bar in the old gold rush town of Nome in Alaska
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageFrontier Collection: Wolf Lynx and Wolverine skins in a shop in Fairbansk Alaska

Wolf Lynx and Wolverine skins in a shop in Fairbansk Alaska
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageFrontier Collection: A float plane flying into Anchorage Alaska

A float plane flying into Anchorage Alaska
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageFrontier Collection: Khyber Pass area

Khyber Pass area, Frontier Province, Pakistan

Background imageFrontier Collection: Racial / Findley Founder

Racial / Findley Founder
Findley, the discoverer of Kentucky

Background imageFrontier Collection: Italians in the Alps

Italians in the Alps
France : Italian troops occupy Traversetta, a French frontier post in the Alps : up goes the Italian flag on French soil - Viva Italia ! Viva il Duce !

Background imageFrontier Collection: Housesteads Milecastle

Housesteads Milecastle
The milecastle at Housesteads, directly on Hadrians Wall. The milecastle housed up to eight soldiers, and acted as a guard post for the Roman frontier

Background imageFrontier Collection: Wwi / Austrians Desert

Wwi / Austrians Desert
Following a Russian victory, Austrian soldiers desert at the Romanian frontier

Background imageFrontier Collection: Racial / Settler & Wife

Racial / Settler & Wife
A settler stands ready with a gun outside his shack, with tin bath and washboard hung on the outside wall, while his wife comforts the baby

Background imageFrontier Collection: Racial / Frontier / Canada

Racial / Frontier / Canada
A French Canadian frontiersman with rifle slung over his shoulder

Background imageFrontier Collection: Racial / Settler 1888

Racial / Settler 1888
An American settler poses with his gun, while his woman does the laundry

Background imageFrontier Collection: Border Afghanistan

Border Afghanistan
Tur Khum Gardens near Landikhana, North West Frontier Province, showing the boundary line between the Afghan and British territory

Background imageFrontier Collection: Racial Type / Kohat Pass

Racial Type / Kohat Pass
A native type of the Kohat Pass district, a mountain pass in the North-West Frontier Province of India, connecting Kohat with Peshawar

Background imageFrontier Collection: Boer War Camp Scene

Boer War Camp Scene
British camp scene during the Boer War where, according to private Ward of the Frontier Mounted Police, Borwicks Baking Powder enabled them to enjoy excellent bread

Background imageFrontier Collection: Refugees 1812

Refugees 1812
When war breaks out, residents near the Canadian frontier, near Niagara, flee southwards through the snow

Background imageFrontier Collection: Paul Von Hindenburg / Riet

Paul Von Hindenburg / Riet
PAUL VON HINDENBURG German general and politician, depicted at the German frontier

Background imageFrontier Collection: Stagecoach in America

Stagecoach in America
A stagecaoch in a frontier town, USA




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"Frontier: Where History and Adventure Collide" Step into the past at the Chapel of the Transfiguration, nestled in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. This iconic chapel stands as a testament to the pioneers who ventured into the untamed wilderness of North America. Immerse yourself in tales of bravery as you witness a Buffalo soldier quenching his thirst from a canteen. These courageous African American troops played a vital role in shaping the frontier's history. From Scotland's rugged landscapes to an Australian Gold Rush frenzy, explore how different corners of the world were drawn towards this captivating notion of exploration and opportunity. Feel your heart race as Native Americans launch an audacious attack on a western stagecoach. The clash between cultures reminds us that they are not only physical but also ideological battlegrounds. Marvel at BUSN2A-00012, an awe-inspiring satellite image capturing our planet's vastness and showcasing how humanity has pushed boundaries beyond imagination. Delve into Charles M. Russell's evocative drawing "RUSSELL: STAGE ROBBER, " where danger lurks around every corner. Witness both greed and violence intertwine with dreams of fortune during this tumultuous era. Witness determination etched in stone as Mormons tirelessly cut blocks for their temple in Utah. Their unwavering faith propelled them forward amidst harsh conditions, leaving behind enduring legacies on these frontiers. Experience British Colonial Empire through vivid posters that reflect ambition and power intertwined with colonial expansionism - reminding us that they can be shaped by political agendas too. Reflect upon Julius Caesar crossing Rubicon - an act forever etched in history symbolizing bold decisions taken when faced with uncharted territories ahead. Frontiers demand courage to forge new paths against all odds. Discover Mormon Row's John Moulton Homestead barn standing tall since 1890s; it embodies resilience amidst adversity while paying homage to those who built their lives on this frontier.