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Theodor de Bry - [How they catch fish]

Native men and women in a dugout canoe fishing while others in the background stand in the river and spear fish. Illus. in: Wunderbarliche, doch warhafftige Erklärung, von der Gelegenheit vnd Sitten der Wilden ... More

[Killing alligators]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Natives attack and kill alligators by ramming a pole down it's throat, turning it over, beating it with clubs, and shooting it with arrows. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gall... More

[A fortified village]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

A Native village with the chief's house in the center, surrounded by huts of other principal men, and fortified by a circular arrangement of tall palings that spiral to a narrow opening at the entrance. Illus. ... More

[The widows approach the chief]

Native youths shooting arrows, throwing balls at target placed atop tall pole, and running races.

Theodor de Bry - [Trophies and ceremonies after a victory]

Natives gathered at designated place to celebrate victory over their enemies, with Chief Holata Outina standing in foreground with French soldiers. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇... More

[Exercises of youth]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gallis acciderunt, : secunda in illam nauigatione, duce Renato de Laudōniere ... anno MDLXIIII. Qvae est secvnda pars Americae ... / Auctore Iac... More

[Native Americans collecting sap and cooking maple syrup in pots, till...

Illus. in: Moeurs des sauvages ameriquains, comparées aux moeurs des premiers temps / Joseph Francois Lafitau. Paris : Saugrain l'aîne [etc.], 1724, vol. 2, pl. 7, opp. p. 154.

[The chief's daughter] / J. G. Chapman, del. ; Rawdon, Wright & Hatch...

Native woman standing in stream, clutching her clothes to her breast. Illus. in: The Evergreen. Philadelphia : Carey and Hart, 1847, title page. Published in: American women : a Library of Congress guide for th... More

[How the Natives collect gold in the streams]

Native men using hollow rods which they drive into the sandy bottom of streams to collect gold and other metals. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gallis acciderunt, : secunda in... More

Indian princess presenting a necklace of pearls to de Soto / J.W. Orr,...

Princess Xualla presenting a necklace of pearls to Hernando de Soto, at Cofachiqui (South Carolina) Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. W... More

Theodor de Bry - [How they cook their fish] / T.B.

Native men cooking fish on a wooden frame over a fire. Illus. in: Wunderbarliche, doch warhafftige Erklärung, von der Gelegenheit vnd Sitten der Wilden in Virginia ... / Erstlich in engelländischer Sprach besch... More

Indian sugar camp / Capt. S. Eastman, U.S. Army ; John C. McRae.

Native sugar camp and sap collecting from maple trees. Illus. in: The American aboriginal portfolio / Mary H. Eastman ; illustrated by S. Eastman, U.S. Army. Philada. : Lippincott, Gambo & Co., 1853, Pl. 9. Pub... More

Pagus Hispanorum in Florida. [St. Augustine.]

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Theodor de Bry - [The tomb of the weroans]

An Algonquian burial house showing bodies on a raised platform and a priest squatting by a fire beneath the platform. Illus. in: Wunderbarliche, doch warhafftige Erklärung, von der Gelegenheit vnd Sitten der Wi... More

A Kalapuya man - a native of Oregon / drawn by A.T. Agate ; W.H. Douga...

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Kalapuya man. Illus. in: Narrative of the United States exploring expedition. During the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 / By Charles Wilkes... In five volumes, with thirteen... More

William Penn's treaty with the Indians, when he founded the province o...

Illustration shows William Penn standing with a group of settlers and Native Americans.

Theodor de Bry - Their manner of fishing in Virginia

Native men and women in a canoe fishing while others in the background stand in the river and spear fish. Illus. in: A brief and true report of the new found land of Virginia: of the commodities and of the natu... More

Theodor de Bry - They reach Port Royal

French expedition exploring Port Royal showing habitat, wildlife, and Native encampment. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gallis acciderunt, : secunda in illam nauigatione, duce... More

[Praying around the fire with rattles]

Group of Natives gathered around a campfire, some appear to be holding rattles; dugout canoes on river in background.

[A method of hunting deer in the Northeast]

Natives using devices for making noise to drive deer and other game towards a fenced area. Illus. in: Les voyages dv sievr de Champlain Xaintongeois, capitaine ordinaire pour le Roy, en la marine [...] / Samuel... More

Ein Tanz der Indianer in der Mission von St. José in Neu-Californien

Illustration shows a group of Native Americans with their bodies painted and wearing feathers in their hair, dancing in a clearing. Illus. in: Bemerkungen auf einer reise um die welt in den jahren 1803 bis 180... More

Pagus Hispanorum in Florida. - Public domain dedication image

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Theodor de Bry - [The dances at their great feasts]

Native men and women dancing around a circle defined by posts with carved faces, three Native women stand together in the center of circle. Illus. in: Admiranda narratio, fida tamen, de commodis et incolarvm ri... More

Dance of the Indians of the Mission of St. Joseph in New California / ...

Six Native Americans with elaborate body markings and hairstyles, dancing. Public domain scan of 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinook lodge / drawn by A.T. Agate ; R.W. Dawson sc.

Interior view of Chinook lodge. Illus. in: Narrative of the United States exploring expedition. During the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 / By Charles Wilkes... In five volumes, with thirteen maps... Philad... More

Christophe Colomb parmi les Indiens / lith. de Turgis.

Christopher Columbus among Indians. Title also in Spanish. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington and Gist visit Queen Aliquippa.

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[Praying around the fire with rattles]

Group of Natives gathered around a campfire, some appear to be holding rattles; dugout canoes on river in background.

[Village of Secotan] / T.B. - Public domain book illustration

Algonquian village on the Pamlico River estuary showing Native structures, agriculture, and spiritual life.

[Village of Secotan] / T.B. - Public domain book illustration

Algonquian village on the Pamlico River estuary showing Native structures, agriculture, and spiritual life.

Drake's entertainment by the King of the Countrey., Montanus Arnoldus ...

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The figure of the Indians' fort or palizado in New England and the man...

The village of the Pequot Indians which was attacked and destroyed by Captain Underhill and Captain Mason in 1637. Illus. in: Nevves from America / John Underhill. London : Printed by J.D. for Peter Cole, [...]... More

Theodor de Bry - [A chief of Roanoke] / T.B.

Full-length, front and back view of Native chief showing manner of dress; river scene in background. Illus. in: Americae / Theodor de Bry, ed. München : Konrad Kölbl, 1970 reprint of edition published 1600, par... More

John Ogilby - America, Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartographer

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[Spaniards making chocolate mix maiz.], Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, c...

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[Florida Indians planting seeds of beans or maize]

Timucua men cultivating a field and Timucua women planting corn or beans. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gallis acciderunt, secunda in illam nauigatione, duce Renato de Laudōn... More

Een Mahakuase Indiaen, met hun Steden en woningen.

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John Ogilby - Viztlipuztli idolum Mexicanorum, Montanus Arnoldus 1625-...

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John Ogilby - [Natives of Quito.], Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartog...

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Theodor de Bry - [The Englishmen's arrival in Virginia]

Map showing the coast of Virginia with many islands just off the mainland, two Native territories, Secotan and Weapemeoc, and the Native community of Roanoak on an island at the mouth of a river. Illus. in: Wun... More

[Florida Indians, disguised under deerskins, hunting deer]

Native men wearing deerskins while hunting deer. Public domain photograph - historical image of Florida, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Natives of Florida worship the column erected by the commander on ...

Chief Athore with René Laudonnière, commander of the second French expedition to Florida, standing by column erected by Jean Ribaut during first expedition, showing Natives worshiping the column and many offeri... More

[Florida Indians planting seeds of beans or maize]

Timucua men cultivating a field and Timucua women planting corn or beans. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gallis acciderunt, secunda in illam nauigatione, duce Renato de Laudōn... More

A Pitiful example of a young soldier's execution., Montanus Arnoldus 1...

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["Building of the Griffin," Canada, ca. 1690]

Illus. in: Voyage curieux du R.P. Louis Hennepin / Louis Hennepin, 1704, oppos. p. 100.

John Ogilby - Remarkable wreck of the ship Batavia., Montanus Arnoldus...

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John Ogilby - Sir Francis Drake's Expedition., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-...

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John Ogilby - Fortress of the Serpents., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, ...

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Theodor de Bry - [The town of Pomeiock] / T.B.

Fortified Native village the manner of construction of the buildings and the enclosing stockade. Illus. in: Wunderbarliche, doch warhafftige Erklärung, von der Gelegenheit vnd Sitten der Wilden in Virginia ... ... More

John Ogilby - Pizarro fights with Attabaliba., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-...

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The Manner of making sugar in the sugar-mills., Montanus Arnoldus 1625...

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Muteczuma's brother threw himself down from the Scaffold., Montanus Ar...

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William Penn's treaty with the Indians, when he founded the province o...

Illustration shows William Penn standing with a group of settlers and Native Americans.

Raquetes. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Snowshoes and Natives wearing snowshoes while hunting deer.

John Ogilby - [Native Brazilians in the midst of a ceremonial dance.],...

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John Ogilby - Jamacaru or the [Cactus] of Jamaica., Montanus Arnoldus ...

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[Exercises of the youths] - Public domain book illustration

Native youths shooting arrows, throwing balls at target placed atop tall pole, and running races.

[Découverte d'une trahison dans Mauvila]

Discovery of treachery in Mauvila. Public domain photograph - historical image of Florida, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

After what manner the Inhabitants of America came thither., Montanus A...

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Barberous customs of the people of Panuco., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-168...

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Cloisters dedicated to the Ancient Mexican Religion., Montanus Arnoldu...

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Indian dance. - Public domain dedication image

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John Ogilby - [Brasilian man and woman.], Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683,...

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Theodor de Bry - [The French arrive in Florida]

The arrival of the French expedition under Laudonnière at the River of May (St. John's) in Florida. Illus. in: Der ander Theyl, der newlich erfundenen Landtschafft Americae, von dreyen Schiffahrten, so die Fran... More

[Native American burial or memorial ceremony with man standing by shel...

Illus. in: Voyages et descouvertures faites en la Nouvelle France, depuis l'année 1615 ... / Samuel de Champlain. Paris : C. Collet, 1619, leaf 110 recto.

John Ogilby - Angra op Tercera, Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartograp...

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John Ogilby - Cruel dealings in Curiana., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683,...

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John Ogilby - Customs and habits of the ancient Natives., Montanus Arn...

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John Ogilby - [Fighting between the Natives and Spaniards.], Montanus ...

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T'Fort Nieuw Amsterdam op de Manhatans.

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Een Virginiaen na hun manier gekleedt.

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[A noblewoman of Pomeiock] / T.B., engraving, Library of Congress

Native woman of Pomeiock carrying a clay vessel, and her daughter holding a doll and a rattle.

[The queen-elect is brought to the king]

Native men carrying the queen seated on a throne supported by a litter; trumpeters lead the procession which is followed by young women carrying baskets of fruit and by a contingent of bodyguards. Illus. in: Br... More

John Ogilby - Offerings of the Peruvians., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683...

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Depart de Christophe Colomb / lith. de Turgis ; Casse freres a St. Gau...

Christopher Columbus and his crew leaving the port of Palos, Spain, for the New World; crowd of well wishers looks on. Title also in Spanish. No. 2.

John Ogilby - Beasts peculiar to Hispaniola., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1...

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Natives and their manner of fighting., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, ca...

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Diego Flores, his unsuccessful Voyage to the Straights of Maghellan.

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Theodor de Bry - [How they build boats] / T.B.

Native men making dugout boats by burning and scraping with seashells. Illus. in: Admiranda narratio, fida tamen, de commodis et incolarvm ritibvs Virginiæ [...]. Wecheli : svmtibvs T. de Bry, 1590, [plate] 12.... More

[How the chief ladies of the town of Dasamonquepeio dress and carry th...

Full-length, front and back portraits of a Native woman of Dasamonquepeio showing manner of dress and way of carrying a child on her back; view of river and landscape in the background. Illus. in: Admiranda nar... More

John Ogilby - [Brasilian man and woman.], Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683,...

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John Ogilby - King Powhaten., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartographe...

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Various idolataries of the Peruvians., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, ca...

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John Ogilby - Wonderful Mountain Popocatepeque., Montanus Arnoldus 162...

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Strange entertainment at the Horn Islands., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-168...

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John Ogilby - The Toponaques., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartograph...

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Theodor de Bry - [A weroans, or chieftain, of Virginia]

Full-length, front and back portraits of a Native chief in Virginia, with bow and arrow; hunting scene in the background. Illus. in: Wunderbarliche, doch warhafftige Erklärung, von der Gelegenheit vnd Sitten de... More

Austenaco, great warrior, Commander in Chief of the Cherokee Nation

Illustration showing Austenaco: full-length portrait, standing, facing right. Illus. in: The royal magazine or gentleman's monthly companion. London : Printed for J. Coote, 1762, July, opp. p. 16.

Gegenstände von New-Californien und Norfolk-Sound / G. v. Langsdorf ad...

Illustration shows various items, including baskets, necklaces, bows and arrows used by Native Americans. Illus. in: Published in: Bemerkungen auf einer reise um die welt in den jahren 1803 bis 1807.../ Georg ... More

Concomely's tomb, Astoria / drawn by A.T. Agate ; W.E. Tucker sc.

A carved and painted, raised, Native burial platform. Illus. in: Narrative of the United States exploring expedition. During the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 / By Charles Wilkes... In five volumes, with t... More

John Ogilby - St. Iago, Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartographer

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John Ogilby - Mexicans Apparel., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartogra...

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John Ogilby - Tapuyans feasting in honor of the stars., Montanus Arnol...

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John Ogilby - The Gaiety of the ancient Casique., Montanus Arnoldus 16...

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John Ogilby - Guaymures devour man's-flesh like Tygers. [Los Isleos.],...

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John Ogilby - Brave reception of a King in Hispaniola., Montanus Arnol...

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'Llama (says he) a four-footed Creature, furnishes its Master with Mea...

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John Ogilby - Columbus goes to Sea to discover the Countreys., Montanu...

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John Ogilby - Remarkable Images and strange Stage., Montanus Arnoldus ...

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John Ogilby - Guarapucu, Piracarba and Flying fishes., Montanus Arnold...

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