Settlers Collection (#10)

Monument at New Plymouth, to Mark the Site of the Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1890. The first English settlers of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, had Puritan Calvinist religious beliefs

English American Settlements - latter part of 17th Century, 1926. Creators: Unknown
English American Settlements - latter part of 17th Century, 1926. Map of the eastern coast of North America, the Caribbean and the north coast of South America, showing areas settled by Europeans

Indians Plundering South Carolina Plantations, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Indians Plundering South Carolina Plantations, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Puritans Barricading Their House Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Puritans Barricading Their House Against Indians, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Virginians Defending Themselves Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Virginians Defending Themselves Against Indians, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Landing of the Pilgrims, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Landing of the Pilgrims, (1877). In 1620, a group of Puritans left Plymouth in England on The Mayflower and arrived on the east coast of what is now the United States of America

English Settlers in America, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
English Settlers in America, (1877). The Europeans who arrived on the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Public Worship at Plymouth by the Pilgrims, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Public Worship at Plymouth by the Pilgrims, (1877). In 1620, a group of English Puritans arrived on the east coast of what is now the United States of America

The Jolly Flatboatmen, 1846 (oil on canvas)
3428129 The Jolly Flatboatmen, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Bingham, George Caleb (1811-79); 96.8x123.2l cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American, out of copyright

Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae Descriptio per N
XCF291055 Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae Descriptio per N. Visscher, 1648 (colour engraving) by Visscher, Nicolaes (Claes) Jansz (1586-1652); 53.7x42.9 cm; Private Collection; Dutch

Giving the land to settlers of Sierra Morena Carlos III (1717-1788), King of Spain

A Group of Somali Women in Aden, Yemen. Date: 1906

Lord and Lady Francis Scott at Njoro Polo Ground
Lord and Lady Francis Scottt at the Njoro Polo Ground in Kenya. Lady Francis Scott was Lady Eileen Elliot and Lord Francis was the brother of the Duke of Buccleuch

Tasmanian aborigines attacking a settlers hut. 1870

Shipwreck Shipwrecked Settlers Building New Boat
Shipwrecked settlers building a new boat. On the right men gather wood from the wreck and bring it to where the new boat is being built. Other men plant crops for food for the onward journey

Log Hut West 19th Century Early Settlers Family
A log hut in the west, USA in the 19th century. From America Revisited: From The Bay of New York to The Gulf of Mexico, published 1886

Settlers Sighting Indians Crossing Prairie Horse
Settlers sighting Indians while crossing the prairie, USA in the 19th century. From America Revisited: From The Bay of New York to The Gulf of Mexico, published 1886

Emigrants Crossing Plains Rocky Mountains Wagon Train
Emigrants crossing the plains with the Rocky Mountains in the background. After a print by F.F. Palmer published by Currier and Ives in the 1860's

Emigrants Crossing Plains Settlers Pioneers Westward
Emigrants Crossing the Plains. A wagon train of settlers on the move in America in the 19th century. After an engraving by Henry Bryan Hall from a work by Felix Octavius Carr Darley

German Settlement 19th Century Settlers Farm
A German settlement in 19th century America. After a work by F.J. Schreiber

A Parley Prepared For An Emergency White Men
A Parley. Prepared for an Emergency. White hunters run into a band of Native Americans on the plains. Leaders of the two sides ride out to confer. From a work by James Cameron published in 1866

Bull Trains Bull Train Crossing Plains River
Bull Trains Crossing the Plains in the 19th century. After an 1860's illustration by an unidentified artist. Before the establishment of the railways, bull trains, or wagon trains

Emigrants Settlers Wagon Train Attack Attacked
The Emigrants. After a work by American artist Frederic Sackrider Remington, 1861 - 1909. A wagon train is attacked by Indians as it crosses a river

Santa Fe Trade Santa Fe Trail Covered Wagon Covered Wagons
The Santa Fe Trade. After a work by American artist Frederic Sackrider Remington, 1861 - 1909. Covered wagons on the Santa Fe trail carrying goods for settlers

The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in America, 1620. After a work by Charles Lucy

Border settlers in Ohio. Settlers on the American frontier in the 19th century. After an 1876 work by Felix Darley

Work begins to build Jamestown, Virginia, USA, on May 4, 1607. Known then as James Fort, it was a project of the Virginia Company of London which had won a Royal Charter from King James I to

Settlers Being Attacked By North American Indians In The Late 19Th Century. From North America, Published 1883

Driving Oxen Across The Great Plains Of America In 1867. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1878

Settlers Imploring Washingtons Protection George Washington 1732-1799. First President Of The United States From A 19Th Century Print Engraved By J Rogers After Mcnevin

A Treacherous Indian From A 19Th Century Print Engraved By J Rogers After J Mcnevin

A Treacherous Indian. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C. 1880
A Treacherous Indian. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C.1880

Penns Treaty with the Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Penns Treaty with the Indians, (1877). English Quaker colonist William Penn (1644-1718) made treaties with Native Americans in what is now the United States

South Manchurian Railway Company Hospital - Shenyang, China
South Manchurian Railway Company Hospital - Shenyang (formerly Mukden), China. With the region under Japanese control following victory in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA - the rock onto which the Pilgrims first stepped on when they landed on 21st December 1620, having travelled across the Atlantic Ocean on the Mayflower

The Grand Rush at Noon of 16th September: Looking East Along the South Line of Indian
BAL129709 The Grand Rush at Noon of 16th September: Looking East Along the South Line of Indian School Reserve, 1893 (engraving) by Perard, V

Three Generations of Pitcairn Islanders
Three Generations of male Pitcairn Islanders - the descendants of Fletcher Christian or John Adams - mutineers from the Bounty who settled on the islands in 1790

The Pioneers Home on the Western Frontier, pub. 1867, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

The Western Farmers Home, pub. 1871, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Railroad Through to the Pacific, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

The Pilgrim Fathers Entering The New World, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, c1848, (1911). Artist: Charles Lucy
The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, c1848, (1911). From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

1820 Settlers and their Boer Convoys, 1909. Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
1820 Settlers and their Boer Convoys, 1909. From Romance of Empire - South Africa by Ian D. Colwin. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London, 1909]

A Large Lion sprung upon one of the Men, 1909. Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
A Large Lion sprung upon one of the Men, 1909. From Romance of Empire - South Africa by Ian D. Colwin. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London, 1909]

A Settler Clearing His Land, 1912. Artist: Charles Robinson
A Settler Clearing His Land, 1912. European settlement, in New Zealand, increased through the early decades of the 19th century, with numerous trading stations established, especially in the North

A Settlers Home, 1912. Artist: Charles Robinson
A Settlers Home, 1912. When the Bellona transport came to anchor in Sydney Cove on 16th January, 1793, she brought with her the first immigrant free settlers to to Australia

Early Settlers in Australia, 1912. Artist: Charles Robinson
Early Settlers in Australia, 1912. When the Bellona transport came to anchor in Sydney Cove on 16th January, 1793, she brought with her the first immigrant free settlers

Aboriginal men approaching a settlers farm, 1912. Artist: Charles Robinson
Aboriginal men approaching a settlers farm, 1912. From More About The Empire by Alice Talwin Morris. [Blackie and Son Limited, London, Glasgow and Bombay, 1912]

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"Settlers: Pioneers Carving a New Path in History" Embarking on an extraordinary journey, the Conference of Kaw Indians with the United States Government marked a pivotal moment in the lives of settlers. Like a swagman wandering through vast landscapes, they sought to create their own destiny. A pioneer flatboat gracefully glided along the Ohio River in 1845, capturing the spirit of adventure and determination that defined these settlers. An antique map of South Australia adorned with vignettes whispered tales of exploration and discovery, enticing dreamers to seek new horizons. Intricate details on a map of Belfast from 1685 showcased how settlements flourished amidst adversity. A poster advertising Canada beckoned British settlers towards promises of prosperity and untamed beauty. Leaders like Little Turtle stood tall as symbols of resilience for Native American tribes who faced immense challenges during this era. The lithograph "The Squatters First Home" depicted their humble beginnings, reminding us all that progress often emerges from modest origins. Reflecting upon history's perils endured by our forefathers, we honor their bravery and sacrifices. Wild West covered wagons symbolize both hardship and hope as pioneers traversed treacherous terrains in pursuit of brighter futures. The Oklahoma Land Rush captured hearts with its iconic black-and-white photograph depicting eager souls racing towards opportunity. Meanwhile, "The Mayflower, " immortalized through engravings by John A. Lowell in Boston (1905), represents one small vessel carrying dreams that would shape an entire nation. From ancient times to modern frontiers, they have etched indelible marks upon our world's tapestry. Their stories resonate across generations - tales woven together by courage, ambition, and unwavering determination to forge new paths into uncharted territories.