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New England in 1660, (c1880). From Blaeus Theatre du Monde. In this curious map the north is at the bottom and the south at the top
Randolph threatened, c17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Mrs Rowlandson and the Indians, 1676 (c1880). The wife of a Puritan minister, Mary Rowlandson (c1637-1711) was a colonist living in the frontier village of Lancaster, Massachusetts
Native American scalp dance, c17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
William Penn, founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, c1666 (c1880). Artist: WhymperWilliam Penn, founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, c1666 (c1880). A member of the Society of Friends, popularly known as Quakers
Native Americans bringing beaver skins to European traders, 17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London
Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch soldier and colonial administrator, c1660 (c1880). Artist: WhymperPeter Stuyvesant, Dutch soldier and colonial administrator, c1660 (c1880). Stuyvesant (c1612-1672) was the last Director-General of the Dutch North American colony of Hew Netherland
Mutiny on Henry Hudsons ship, 1611 (c1880)Mutiny on Henry Hudsons ship, c1880. English navigator Henry Hudson was set adrift in a boat together with his son and seven others after the crew of his ship the Discovery mutinied in Hudson Bay
The fracas at the Ship Tavern, 17th century (c1880). Artist: WhymperThe fracas at the Ship Tavern, 17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
John Endecott, 17th century English colonial governor, magistrate and soldier in America, c1880. Endecott (c1588-1665) led a group of Puritan settlers that arrived in Massachusetts from England in
Commissioners landing at Boston, 17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Colonel Atherton and the Indians, (c1880). Artist: WhymperColonel Atherton and the Indians, (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Connecticut, c17th century (c1880). From the Mapp of new England, by John Seller. A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London
George Fox, founder of the Quakers, 17th century (c1880). Artist: WhymperGeorge Fox, founder of the Quakers, 17th century (c1880). Fox (1624-1691) founded the religious movement known as the Society of Friends or Quakers
Thomas Mayhew and the Narragansett sachem, 17th century (c1880). Thomas Mayhew (1593-1682) was part of the so-called Great Migration that saw 20
Converted Native Americanan and Powows, c17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Samuel Gortons landing in America, c1636 (c1880). Artist: WhymperSamuel Gortons landing in America, c1636 (c1880). Fearing persecution for his religious beliefs, Gorton (1592-1677) fled England for the American colonies in 1636
Edward Winslow, English Puritan American colonist, 17th century (c1880). Winslow (1595-1655) was one of the Pilgrim Fathers who arrived aboard the Mayflower in 1620 to establish the colony of New
Edward Winslows visit to Massasoit, 17th century (c1880). Winslow (1595-1655) was one of the Pilgrim Fathers who arrived aboard the Mayflower in 1620 to establish the colony of New Plymouth in
Old map of Acadia, 17th century (c1880). Acadia (Acadie) was part of the territory claimed by the French in North America from 1604
Uncas and Miantonomoh, 1643 (c1880). Uncas was a sachem (chief) of the Mohegan Native American tribe who became the leading tribe in Connecticut through their alliance with the English colonists of
Attack on the Pequot Fort, 1637 (c1880). The Pequot were a Native American tribe who inhabited much of what is now Connecticut in the 17th century
Roger Williams in the forest, America, c1630s (c1880). Artist: WhymperRoger Williams in the forest, America, c1630s (c1880). Roger Williams (1603-1683) was an English theologian left for the American colonies in 1630 due to his differences with the established church
Sir Henry Vane, 17th century English statesman, c1880. Artist: WhymperSir Henry Vane, 17th century English statesman, c1880. A Puritan, Vane (1616-1662) travelled to the New World in 1635 and became Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in New England the following
William Laud, 17th century Archbishop of Canterbury, c1880. Artist: WhymperWilliam Laud, 17th century Archbishop of Canterbury, c1880. Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633, Laud (1573-1645) was a fervent supporter of King Charles I of England
Reception of a Narragansett warrior by John Winthrop, Massachusetts, c1630s (c1880). Artist: WhymperReception of a Narragansett warrior by John Winthrop, Massachusetts, c1630s (c1880). Winthrop was the leader of a group of Puritan settlers that established the Massachusetts Bay Colony on the coast
John Winthrop, English Puritan settler in America, 17th century (c1880). Winthrop (1587-1649) led a group of Puritan settlers to Massachusetts in 1629
Pilgrim Fathers around a watch-fire, c1620 (c1880). Fleeing religious persecution in England, the Pilgrim Fathers established the second successful colony in North America
Puritans before James I, 17th century (c1880). James and his son and successor Charles I sided with the established church against the Puritans
Part of Captain John Smiths map of New England, 17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Cecil Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore, (c1880). Calvert (1605-1675) was granted a charter by Charles I making him the first proprietor of the Maryland colony
Flight of Native Americans after a massacre of settlers, c17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Massacre of settlers by Native Americans, c17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Native American warriors, c1880. A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Admiral Somers runs his ship ashore, Bermuda, 1609 (c1880). Admiral Sir Geirge Somers (1554-1610) was the founder of the English colony of Bermuda
Captain John Smith taken prisoner by the Indians, Virgina, 1607 (c1880). John Smith, a member of the Jamestown colony in Virginia, was captured by Native Americans and brought before their chief
Pocahontas saves Captain Smiths life, 1607 (c1880). John Smith, a member of the Jamestown colony in Virginia, after being captured by Native Americans and brought before their chief, Powhatan
Murder of Whites assistant, c1580s (c1880). A European settler shot with arows by Native Americans. John White (c1540-c1593) was one of the early English colonists in North America
Powhatan in state, 1607 (c1880). Powhatan, the Native American chief as he appeared when Captain John Smith was brought to him as a prisoner
The last moments of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, 1583 (c1880). Gilbert (1539-1583) was an English soldier and navigator who was one of the pioneers of the English colonisation of North America
Martin Frobisher, 16th century English navigator, c1880. Artist: WhymperMartin Frobisher, 16th century English navigator, c1880. Frobisher (c1535-1594) made three voyages to the New World in search of the Northwest Passage
The Marquis de Lafayette laying the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill monument, 1825 (c1880). Artist: HooperThe Marquis de Lafayette laying the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill monument, 1825 (c1880). The monument, built between 1825 and 1843, commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill
James Monroe, 5th President of the United States, (c1880). Artist: WhymperJames Monroe, 5th President of the United States, (c1880). After the portrait by AB Durand. Monroe (1758-1831) was president between 1817 and 1825
Sir Edward Pakenham leading the attack on New Orleans, 1815 (c1880). Artist: HooperSir Edward Pakenham leading the attack on New Orleans, 1815 (c1880). The Battle of New Orleans was the final battle of the War of 1812
Fight between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon, 1813 (c1880). The ships fought on 1st June 1813 as the Chesapeake attempted to evade the blockade of Boston during the War of 1812
Sir Philip Broke, British naval officer, 1815 (c1880). Artist: WhymperSir Philip Broke, British naval officer, 1815 (c1880). Broke (1776-1841) commanded HMS Shannon in its famous battle against the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812
Attack of Indians at Fort Dearborn, Illinois, 1812 (c1880). Artist: HooperAttack of Indians at Fort Dearborn, Illinois, 1812 (c1880). During the War of 1812, the order was given to evacuate Fort Dearborn in the Illinois territory on the site of the modern city of Chicago
Facsimile of the Pennsylvania Journal on the Stamp Act, 1765 (c1880). The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first attempt by the British government to impose direct taxation upon the American colonies