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Columbus expedition coasting along the northern shore of Cuba. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Columbus watching for land from the deck of the caravel Santa Maria, 1492. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Columbus giving hawks bells to natives after landing in the Caribbean, 1492. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Cuban native chief addresses Christopher Columbus on the immortality of the soul. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Caribbean natives bring provisions to the shipwrecked crew of Columbus, 1492. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Departure of Columbuss first expedition from Palos, Spain, 1492. Printed color lithograph of a painting by Ricardo Balaca

Wheelers expedition in the southern Rockies, 1870s
George M. Wheelers expedition exploring the Sangre de Cristo range in Colorado and New Mexico, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Christopher Columbus studying a map in his studio in Spain 1400s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Lewis and Clark shoot a grizzly bear, unknown to whites, during their exploration of Louisiana Territory. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of sketch by Patrick Goss

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Christopher Columbus taking possession of the New World for Spain, 1492 Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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Henry Hudsons ship " Half Moon" meets Native Americans in the Hudson River highlands, 1609. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Isthmus of Panama, 1744
Map from Oexmelins Histoire of the Isthmus of Panama, 1744. Hand-colored woodcut

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William Clarks sketch of a trout in the Lewis and Clark expedition diary. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph of Clarks handwritten page

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Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca crossing the Great American Desert from Texas to Mexico, early 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Chart of Vitus Berings voyage from Kamchatka, Russia, to North America, 1700s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

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La Salle landing in Matagorda Bay Texas to colonize Louisiana Terrritory and the Mississippi valley area, 1685. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

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Samuel de Champlain and his Huron allies going to fight the Iroquois, Lake Champlain, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Samuel de Champlains defeat of the Iroquois at Lake Champlain, opening the settlement of New France, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut

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Samuel de Champlains fortified camp at Quebec on the St Lawrence River, 1600s Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a 17th-century map

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Map of Hudsons Bay, Canada, showing Hudsons Strait, 1722. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an 18th-century map

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Jacques Cartier aboard ship arriving on the shore of Canada, 1534. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Hochelaga, site of Montreal, shown as a Native American village in Lescarbots map, 1609. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century document

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Jacques Cartier embraced by Donnacona, a native Canadian Huron chief, Gaspee Peninsula, 1535. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Title page of the London edition of Jacques Cartiers book about his discoveries in Canada, printed in 1580. Watercolor wash over a 19th-century printed halftone reproduction

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French colonists building fort at Hochelaga, a native village and the site of Montreal, Canada, 1600s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

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Jacques Cartier on the summit of Mont Real, now Montreal, Canada, 1535. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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English Explorer John Cabot landing on the shore of Canada, 1484. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Samuel de Champlains map of the Gaspee and Gulf of the Saint Lawrence River, 1632. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of the original map

Cartier monument on the St Lawrence, Quebec
Monument marking Jacques Cartiers landing place on the St Lawrence River in Quebec. Digital photograph

Cartiers landing place on the St Lawrence, Quebec
Replica cross marking Jacques Cartiers landing place on the St Lawrence River in Quebec. Digital photograph

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Discovery of grapes by Leif Erikssons expedition, 1001 AD, leading to naming the new land Vinland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Champlains Quebec fort, 1613, showing the dwellings (C, D), drawbridge (I), Moat (M), cannon (N), garden (O). Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of Champlains drawing

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Map of Champlains settlement on the Isle de Sainte Croix, Canada, 1613. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the original map

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Map of the Louisiana Purchase as understood in 1803, later modified by treaty. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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John Wesley Powells Grand Canyon expedition running rapids on the Colorado River, 1870s. Hand colored woodcut from Powells published account 1870s

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Rescue of John Wesley Powells Colorado River expedition by climbing out of the Grand Canyon, 1870s. Hand colored woodcut from Powells published account, 1870s

Powells expedition surveying the Grand Canyon, 1870s
John Wesley Powells Colorado River expedition climbing out of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, circa 1870. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Possibly the earliest engraving of an American buffalo, 1558 - first mentioned by Cabeza de Vaca. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the original 16th-century engraving

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Fremont expedition raising the American flag on the Rockies, 1842. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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John C. Freemont planting the US flag on the Colorado Rockies, 1842. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Title page of John Smiths " General Historie of Virginia, New England, and the Summer Isles..." printed in 1624. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

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

Canyoneer illuminated in the depths of a narrow canyon in the Dirty Devil Canyon system of southern Utah. (MR)

Kayaking on the Colorado River in Spanish Bottom, Canyonlands National Park, Utah. (MR)

Hiking in the Corkscrew section of Antelope Canyon on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona. (MR)

Kayaking at the end end of Azure Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada

Kayaking on Waterfowl Lake below Howse Peak along the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Kayaking on Maligne Lake at Spirit Island below the Elizabeth Range in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. (MR)

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"Unveiling the Secrets of the Unknown: A Journey of Discovery" Embarking on a Viking ship, brave explorers set sail across treacherous seas, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and adventure. From the untamed waves to uncharted territories, they sought to unravel mysteries that lay hidden beneath. In 1779, tragedy struck as Hawaiian natives claimed Captain Cook's life during his audacious quest. The sacrifice of this intrepid explorer only fueled the fire within others to push boundaries further and delve deeper into unexplored realms. Sherlock Holmes himself embarked on the captivating "Adventure of the Second Stain, " unravelling enigmatic puzzles with his astute mind. His relentless pursuit of truth inspired countless souls to embrace their own curiosity and embark on personal quests for discovery. Antarctica witnessed Shackleton's Manchurian ponies trudging through icy landscapes in 1908, defying nature's harshest elements. Their resilience mirrored humanity's indomitable spirit as we ventured towards new frontiers, determined to uncover its frozen secrets. The silver screen transported audiences back in time with Elissa Landi and Cyril McLagen in Anthony Asquith's Underground (1928). This cinematic masterpiece awakened imaginations and kindled a desire for exploration beyond our everyday lives. Centuries ago, fearsome Viking raiders roamed vast oceans aboard their mighty fleet. These seafaring warriors embodied courage and tenacity - qualities that continue to inspire modern-day adventurers seeking discoveries both near and far. Through Carlos Villoch's lens, we catch glimpses of captivating moments frozen in time - snapshots capturing fleeting instances that reveal beauty even amidst chaos. Each photograph beckons us closer, inviting us to explore worlds unknown. John Hassall's Frys Cocoa advertisement serves as a reminder that even mundane objects can hold extraordinary stories waiting to be discovered. It reminds us that every corner holds potential for revelation, encouraging us to seek wonder in the simplest of things.