Trapper Collection (#5)

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A white trapper crossing a mountain stream. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington Illustration

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Trappers and woodsmen exchanging stories around a campfire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Hudson Bay Company traders discuss the price of a horse with Native Americans Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French traders canoeing on a river in the forests of North America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Fur traders arriving at a Hudson Bay Company post in boats and wagons. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Fur-traders canoes imperiled by rapids on the Red River of the North. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Jedediah Smith route marker in the Black Hills
Jedediah Smiths route in 1823 through Buffalo Gap in the Black Hills, South Dakota. Photograph

American Indians. Grey Owls wife, Anahareo
Anahareo was the wife of Grey Owl, who became well known as a conservationist in an area of Canada where he had once been a fur trader and trapper

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

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

Mouse Trapper 1865
Now I ve got you ! - a successful Swedish mouse- trapper gloats over his captive

Mine, Trapper (B / W)
TRAPPER AND PUTTERS A small boy opens and closes the trapdoor while another child pushes a laden wagon along a narrow gallery

Mine, Trapper (Colour)
TRAPPER AND PUTTERS A small boy opens and closes the trapdoor while another child pushes a laden wagon along a narrow gallery

Trapper and Putters
TRAPPER AND PUTTERS A small boy - maybe only 5 - holds a trapdoor open for a young boy and girl to push their loaded wagon through, for 11 to 15+ hours a day

Mines : Trapper Boy
A TRAPPER BOY opens & closes doors in the galleries : Everything shows the life of the little trapper to be one of the most solitary and painful description

Hunting American Bear
A trapper in the wild forests of North America encounters a grizzly, who has already had his starters - to judge by the bones on the ground - but is ready for the next course

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"Trapper: A Historical Icon of the Wild West and Conservation" Step back in time to the era of the trapper, a figure synonymous with adventure, survival, and exploration. From the fur trade to conservation efforts, trappers have left an indelible mark on history. In the early 19th century, trappers armed themselves with flintlock pistols like BUSN2A-00012 as they ventured into untamed territories. These brave individuals braved harsh conditions and encountered various dangers while seeking valuable furs for trade. The mountain men of the old west embodied the spirit of independence and self-reliance. They navigated treacherous terrains, battling both nature's elements and hostile Native American tribes. Their stories became legends that continue to captivate our imaginations today. One notable trapper was Archibald Stansfeld Belaney, a British-born conservationist who adopted a Native American identity as Grey Owl. Belaney dedicated his life to protecting wildlife habitats from destruction during a time when environmental awareness was scarce. However, not all aspects of trapping were noble or glamorous. The pre-1900 USA saw child labor in mines where young boys were employed as "trappers. " These children worked tirelessly in dangerous conditions to open ventilation doors for miners' safety—a stark reminder of exploitation within this industry. Despite these dark chapters, many trappers played crucial roles in shaping America's landscape by mapping uncharted territories and establishing trading routes that connected communities across vast distances. Picture No. 11982361 captures one such moment—a glimpse into the life of A. G Boone—an unknown creator who immortalized this scene between man and nature during 1865-1880. It serves as a visual testament to their resilience amidst adversity. Today we reflect on these historical figures—their triumphs and struggles—and recognize their contributions towards preserving our natural world for future generations.