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Lassens Butte, Sacramento Valley, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral
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Lassens Butte, Sacramento Valley, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral
Lassens Butte, Sacramento Valley, 1872. Covered wagon, mountains, and broken and fragmentary huts that Indians have left, Northern California, USA. When the traveller gets to the Lassens Buttes, he has reached the first mountains which are capped by perpetual snows... the great cone of the extinct volcano is a well-known landmark...It remains in sight for days after it has been left behind. Lassen Peak, a volcano, was named after a Danish blacksmith named Peter Lassen, who settled in Northern California in the 1830s. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes...with Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists" Vol. I, edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1872]
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Lassens Butte, Sacramento Valley, 1872
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is a captivating print that takes us back to the untamed beauty of Northern California in the 19th century. Captured by Alfred Harral, this image transports us to a time when pioneers embarked on arduous journeys through rugged landscapes. In this scene, we see a covered wagon traversing the rocky terrain with majestic mountains as its backdrop. The remnants of broken and fragmentary huts left behind by Native Americans serve as a poignant reminder of their presence in this land. As the traveler approaches Lassens Buttes, they are greeted by the first snow-capped mountains, an awe-inspiring sight that remains etched in their memory for days after leaving it behind. Lassen Peak, an extinct volcano towering over the landscape like a sentinel, dominates the horizon and becomes an iconic landmark for those venturing into these uncharted territories. Named after Danish blacksmith Peter Lassen who settled here decades earlier, this peak holds both historical and geographical significance. This print is part of "Picturesque America; or The Land We Live In" edited by William Cullen Bryant. It showcases not only Harral's artistic talent but also serves as a testament to America's vast and diverse natural wonders during its pioneering era. As we gaze upon this image today, we are reminded of our connection to nature's grandeur and the resilience of those who paved the way for future generations to explore and appreciate such breathtaking landscapes.
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