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Chagres - the Fort, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Chagres - the Fort, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Chagres - the Fort, [Isthmus of Panama], 1850. View of...the ancient Spanish fortification at Chagres, situated at the mouth of the river of that name. It was built in the 17th century, when the present Republic of New Granada was under the dominion of Spain...I can corroborate...that gold is found near Panama [City]...Much gold was found on the Atlantic side of the Isthmus. It is collected by the Indians from the Riobro, a small stream about sixty miles N.W. of Chagres...I have seen specimens as fine and pure as any that have arrived from California; and am convinced that along the whole chain of mountains running from the Isthmus to the Sierra Nevada there are abundant deposits of the precious metal. I would not advise any European, however, to stop here to obtain it, as the climate is...very unhealthy; and, though gold might be got, it would be at the expense of health or life'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Chagres - the Fort, Isthmus of Panama, 1850: An Unknown Masterpiece from the Illustrated London News This print depicts the ancient Spanish fortification at Chagres, situated at the mouth of the river of the same name on the Isthmus of Panama. The image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, offers a glimpse into the rich history of this strategic location during the 17th century when the present-day Republic of New Granada was under Spanish rule. The fort, perched atop a cliff overlooking the estuary, is a testament to the Spanish colonial era, with its imposing walls and towering bastions. The Chagres River, a vital water source, flows calmly beneath the fort, adding to the serene beauty of the scene. The area surrounding Chagres was renowned for its gold deposits, as evidenced by the following excerpt from the Illustrated London News: 'Much gold was found on the Atlantic side of the Isthmus. It is collected by the Indians from the Riobro, a small stream about sixty miles N.W. of Chagres... I have seen specimens as fine and pure as any that have arrived from California; and am convinced that along the whole chain of mountains running from the Isthmus to the Sierra Nevada there are abundant deposits of the precious metal.' Despite the allure of gold, the climate in the region was considered very unhealthy, making it an unadvisable destination for Europeans seeking to mine the precious metal. This print, a testament to the rich history and geographical wonders of Central America, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the allure of the elusive quest for gold.
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