Mississippi River Collection (#19)

MISSISSIPPI RIVER: SUNRISE. Sunrise over the Mississippi River, Hannibal, Missouri. Photographed c1974

MISSISSIPPI RIVER: FISHING. A man seated between fishing poles beside the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri, near sunset. Photographed c1974

Pre-flood rivers (image 1 of 2). Coloured three- dimensional computer image, based on satellite data, of three US rivers before they flooded

Mississippi Delta, satellite image
Mississippi Delta. True colour Landsat satellite image of the Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana, USA. North is at top. The Mississippi River is seen running from top left into the Gulf of Mexico at

Hernando de Soto, Spanish explorer
Hernando de Soto (c.1496-1542), Spanish explorer and conquistador. Soto left Spain in 1914 to travel to the Indies and find a passage through to China

Native American bark letter, artwork
Native American birch bark letter, artwork. This letter was found above St Anthonys Falls, on the Mississippi River, Minnesota, USA, in 1820

FATHER LOUIS HENNEPIN (1640-1701?). French missionary and explorer in North America. At the Falls of St Anthony, 1680, along the Mississippi. Lithograph, 1905

FLOWER AT SUNSET. A flower on the banks of the Mississippi River at sunset. Photographed c1974

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT, 1926. The steamboat formerly known as the Kate Adams, launched in 1898, photographed on the Mississippi River in 1926

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT 1870. On the Mississippi-Loading Cotton. Lithograph, 1870, by Currier & Ives

Mississippi River boats passing Fort Armstrong
Fort Armstrong on Rock Island in the Mississippi River, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Sioux village on the upper Mississippi River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Battle of Bad Axe in Wisconsin, ending the Black Hawk War, 1832. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Map of Mandan migration
Caitlins map showing the moves of the Mandans and the place of their extinction, 1837. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

DeSotos route in Louisiana
Western part of De Sotos route, from Desisles map published in 1707. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an 18th-century illustration

Wisconsin River junction with the Mississippi
Wisconsin River joining the Mississippi River, first explored by Marquette and Joliet, 1673. Photograph

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Map showing the route of La Salles explorations in North America, late 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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De Sotos expedition met by Chief Aquixos Native Americans in canoes on the Mississippi River, 1542. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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De Soto discovering the Mississippi River after an overland journey, 1540. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Louis Joliets map of New France, 1673-1674, including the upper Mississippi River he and Jacques Marquette discovered. Hand-colored halftone reproduction

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French map of the Great Lakes and upper Mississippi River region, circa 1700. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

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Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, with his signature. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving

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Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

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Louis Joliet, with his autograph. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of an illustration

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Fort Rozalie des Natchez on the Mississippi River 1700s - North is to the right. Hand-colored woodcut of a map published in 1770. Fleuve Saint Louis was the French name for the Mississippi River

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LaSalle at the mouth of the Mississippi River claims Louisiana for France 1682. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Hennepins map of New France and Louisiana - La Carte de la Nouvelle France, 1683. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the original map

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Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, portrait with autograph. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving

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Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d Iberville, portrait with autograph. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving

Paddle steamer Natchez, on the edge of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Casino on the Mississippi River, Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States of America, North America

Sternwheeler on the Mississippi River, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

Mississippi River Bridge in the evening and city beyond, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America (USA), North America

Mississippi River, Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA

Mississippi River paddle steamer, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

City skyline and Mississippi River, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

Mississippi River, Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

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"The Mighty Mississippi: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the year 1870, where a legendary steamboat race took place on the vast expanse of the Mississippi River. The Robert E. Lee and the Natchez embarked on an epic journey from New Orleans to St. Louis, battling against each other's prowess and determination. In an astonishing display of speed and skill, it was the Robert E. Lee that emerged victorious after three days, eighteen hours, and fourteen minutes of intense competition. As we delve further into history, we encounter another remarkable sight along this iconic river - the Sultana paddle steamer making a stop at Helena in 1865. This vessel stands as a testament to the bustling activity that once graced these waters. The Battle of New Orleans also left its mark on this historic waterway when American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson triumphed over British forces during the War of 1812. It was a pivotal moment in American history that forever solidified their control over this crucial trade route. Nature itself has bestowed its wonders upon the Mississippi River too; one such spectacle being a meteor shower illuminating its night sky in 1833. Imagine witnessing shooting stars streaking across this majestic backdrop. Moving forward to 1865, we find ourselves aboard a Louisiana steamboat meandering through bayous by torchlight – an enchanting scene captured beautifully in lithograph form. Fast forward again to Minneapolis in the vibrant 1870s; here lies a city flourishing alongside this great river, with its towering skyline reflecting off its shimmering waters. Paddle steamer Natchez gracefully glides along these currents - an elegant reminder of how vital steamboats were for transportation and commerce during those times. Even amidst conflict, naval battles erupted on these very waters during America's Civil War in 1861 – showcasing both bravery and sacrifice as soldiers fought for their beliefs while navigating treacherous currents. St.