Trailblazer Collection

Daniel Boone
Portrait of Daniel Boone wearing a coonskin cap. Digitally colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Kit Carson, in his Civil War uniform, as commander of First New Mexico Volunteers. Hand-colored engraving of a photograph taken about 1863

Jedediah Smith (1799-1831) being attacked by a Grizzly bear, c. 1861 (colour litho)
PNP245844 Jedediah Smith (1799-1831) being attacked by a Grizzly bear, c.1861 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jedediah Strong Smith (January 6)

The Jenny Lind locomotive was the first of a class of ten steam locomotives built in 1847 for the London Brighton and South Coast Railway by E.B.Wilson and Company of Leeds

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Daniel Boone, pioneer of Kentucky, with his rifle and dog. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

Kentucky viewed by Daniel Boone
Daniel Boones first view of Kentucky. Digitally colored etching of a 19th-century illustration

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Daniel Boones first sight of Kentucky. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Daniel Boone in the Kentucky wilderness. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Jim Bridger. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a photograph

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Christopher Gist exploring the wilderness of Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Daniel Boone holding a book Hand-colored engraving from a painting by Sully

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"Trailblazers: Pioneers of Progress and Courage" From the untamed wilderness to the realms of literature, from steam locomotives to space exploration, trailblazers have always pushed boundaries and forged new paths. Daniel Boone, a legendary frontiersman, fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories like no other. His indomitable spirit paved the way for countless settlers seeking a better life. In 1831, Jedediah Smith faced an unimaginable encounter with nature's fury when he was attacked by a grizzly bear. Though wounded and battered, his resilience prevailed as he continued his explorations across the American West. Phillis Wheatley shattered barriers as an African-American poet in the late 18th century. Her engraved frontispiece in "Poems" showcased her remarkable talent and challenged societal norms. The Jenny Lind locomotive marked a significant milestone in transportation history. As the first of its kind, it revolutionized travel and set the stage for future advancements that would connect nations through iron rails. Advancements in technology also owe their success to trailblazers. Technicians meticulously attached cranes to test versions of Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (MMRTGs), essential power sources for NASA's missions beyond Earth's atmosphere. With caution signs marking their presence, these MMRTGs symbolize humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration. Engineers Gardner and Brown prepared Trailblazer 1b for flight on June 4th - pioneers who dared to defy gravity's constraints. These trailblazers embody courage, determination, and innovation throughout history - individuals who refused to accept limitations or conform to societal expectations. They inspire us all to break free from conventional thinking and forge our own paths towards progress.