Frontiersman Collection (#5)

GRANVILLE STUART (1834-1918). American gold miner, rancher, politician, and diplomat. Photographed c1910

JAMES ROBERTSON (1742-1814). American pioneer. Oil on canvas

JOHN A. SUTTER (1803-1880). American pioneer: after the painting by William S. Jewett

ASA MERCER (1839-1917). American pioneer in Washington State. An American newspaper cartoon of 1866 mocking Mercers importation of marriageable maidens and Civil War widows to Seattle

NAT LOVE b. 1854. Deadwood Dick. American cowboy

THOMAS HORN (1860-1903). American frontiersman and desperado

PATRICK FLOYD GARRETT (1850-1908). Known as Pat. American frontiersman and lawman

WILD BILL HICKOK (1837-1876). Ne James Butler Hickock. American scout and peace officer

STEPHEN FULLER AUSTIN (1793-1836). American colonizer in Texas. Painting, c1830

CROCKETT ALMANAC, 1836. Woodcut from The Crockett Almanac, Nashville, 1836

KIT CARSON (1809-1868). Christopher Carson. American frontiersman. Photograph, c1863

CROCKETT ALMANAC, 1843. Portrait of Davy Crocketts uncle. Woodcut from The Crockett Almanac, Nashville, 1843

CARSON AND FREMONT. A portrait of American explorer John C. Fremont and frontiersman Kit Carson. Photograph, c1845

CROCKETT ALMANAC, 1852. One of Kit Carsons Men Shooting Vultures in the Rocky Mountains
CROCKETT ALMANAC, 1852. " One of Kit Carsons Men Shooting Vultures in the Rocky Mountains." Woodcut from The Crockett Almanac, Nashville, 1852

CROCKETT ALMANAC, 1843. An Apology. Woodcut from The Crockett Almanac, Nashville
CROCKETT ALMANAC, 1843. " An Apology." Woodcut from The Crockett Almanac, Nashville, 1843

CROCKETT ALMANAC, 1843. Old Kaintuck. Woodcut from The Crockett Almanac, Nashville
CROCKETT ALMANAC, 1843. " Old Kaintuck." Woodcut from The Crockett Almanac, Nashville, 1843

CROCKETT ALMANAC, 1848. Infant Crockett Eating His Breakfast
CROCKETT ALMANAC, 1848. " Infant Crockett Eating His Breakfast." Woodcut from The Crockett Almanac, Nashville, 1848

KIT CARSON (1809-1868). American frontiersman. Oil on canvas, 1867, by Henry H. Cross

RENE AUGUSTE CHOUTEAU (1749-1829). American fur trader and pioneer; reputed co-founder of St. Louis, Missouri. Pen-and-ink drawing, American, 1906

WILLIAM BENT (1809-1869). American frontiersman and fur trader. Photographed c1850

DAVY CROCKETT SIGNATURE. Autograph signature of the American frontiersman, Davy Crockett

JESSE CHISHOLM (1806-1868). American frontiersman and probable eponym of the Chisholm Trail

DANIEL BOONE (1734-1820). American frontiersman. Oil on canvas, 1819, by Chester Harding

JOHN CHAPMAN (1775-1845). Known as Johnny Appleseed. American pioneer. Pen-and-ink drawing

DAVY CROCKETT (1786-1836). American soldier and frontiersman. Davy Crockett visiting a friends camp along the American frontier: engraved illustration from an edition, c1852

DANIEL BOONE (1734-1820). American pioneer. Oil and tempera on panel, 1939, by N.C. Wyeth, from the America in the Making series

WILLIAM F. CODY (1846-1917). William Frederick Cody. Known as Buffalo Bill. American frontiersman and showman. Buffalo Bill to the Rescue. American lithograph, 1888

FLATBOAT, WYOMING. Crossing of the Platte Mouth of Deer Creek. Lithograph, American, mid-19th century

HARTE: CROTALUS, 1887. Crotalus: Rattlesnake Bar, Sierras. Illustrated poem by Bret Harte, 1887

DIME NOVEL, 1899. Bonanza Bill the Man Tracker, or The Secret Twelve. Cover of a Beadle and Adams dime novel of 1899 in the Deadwood Dick Library series

LUMBERING, 1887. A Lumber Raft. Engraving after a drawing by J. Macdonald, 1887

PIONEERS TEN COMMANDMENTS. Scenes when crossing the plains in 1849. Lithograph by Kurz and Allison, on the California Gold Rush, c1887

WEST: HOMESTEADERS, 1870. An American family in Wisconsin or Minnesota: photographed c1870

WISCONSIN FAMILY, c1890. Photograph, c1890

TRADING POST, 1882. First Trading Post, Canyon Diablo, Arizona, 1882

FRONTIERSMAN, 1858. The Surprise. Lithograph, 1858, by Currier and Ives

FRONTIERSMAN, 1858. The Last Shot. Lithograph, 1858, by Currier and Ives

FRONTIERSMEN, 1866. A Parley. Prepared for an Emergency. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier and Ives

FRONTIERSMEN, 1862. American Frontier Life - The Hunters Stratagem. Lithograph, 1862, by Currier and Ives

FRONTIERSMAN, 19th CENTURY. Lithograph, American, 19th century

POURIER AND GARNETT. Left: Baptiste Big Bat Pourier (1843-1928), American frontier scout, guide and Native American interpreter

FRONTIERSMAN AND NATIVE AMERICANS. Frontiersman and Indian Woman. Oil on canvas by Jules Tavernier, late 19th century

NAST: NATIVE AMERICANS, 1881. Now for Indian Recreation and Vacation. Cartoon, 1881, by Thomas Nast

PIONEER FAMILY. The Emigrants Sabbath. A family of pioneers praying on the Sabbath. Engraving, American, 19th century

COLORADO: DUGOUT HOME. A man seated outside a dugout cabin at the side of a hill, probably in Colorado. Photographed by William Henry Jackson, c1890

COLORADO: DUGOUT HOME. A frontiersman seated outside his dugout cabin in Grand County, Colorado. Photographed by William Henry Jackson, c1890

FRONTIERSMAN & WIFE. A young frontiersman with his wife and pack animal. Drawing by Joshua Shaw, early 19th century

JAMES HENRY HACKETT (1800-1871). American actor. Hackett in the role of Nimrod Wild-fire. Lithograph by Edward Clay, c1840

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Frontiersmen, the rugged pioneers of the American West, embody a spirit of adventure and resilience that has captivated imaginations for centuries. From Porter Rockwell's fearless exploits to Davy Crockett's legendary tales, these men carved their names into history. In an 1883 wood engraving, we catch a glimpse of Davy Crockett himself - the epitome of an American frontiersman. With his coonskin cap and rifle in hand, he symbolizes the indomitable spirit that defined this era. The old west was teeming with mountain men who braved untamed wilderness in search of fur and fortune. As depicted in scenes from "Last Of The Mohicans, " they navigated treacherous landscapes with unmatched skill and survival instincts. Daniel Boone, another iconic figure among frontiersmen, blazed trails through uncharted territories. His courage knew no bounds as he ventured into unknown lands to pave the way for future settlers. Nat Love defied stereotypes as an African American cowboy known as Deadwood Dick. Through oil over photographs capturing his essence, we witness his strength and determination on horseback - a testament to diversity on the frontier. James Bowie stands tall among frontiersmen as both a soldier and adventurer. A lithograph from the 19th century immortalizes him with all his grit and tenacity intact. Frederic Remington's drawing titled "Frontiersmen" reminds us that appearances can be deceiving on the wild frontier. Mistaken identities were common amidst clashes between settlers and Native Americans - highlighting the complexities faced by those living at society's edge. These glimpses into the lives of frontiersmen offer only fragments of their stories but ignite our curiosity about their triumphs and struggles alike. They represent a time when bravery knew no boundaries; where individuals dared to venture beyond what was known into uncharted territory – forever etching their names onto America's rich tapestry of history.