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Central America - Gold Mining - Lantern Slide series
Gold Mining in Central America - A coloured lantern slide of two small white buildings in a hilly landscape, with trees and various foliage in the foreground.. Slide from Box 270B. Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14174397
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Amerindian Exploitation Foliage Foreground Hilly Mine Mining Precious Resource Resources Slides
EDITORS COMMENTS
This coloured lantern slide, hailing from the early 1900s, offers a glimpse into the gold mining industry in Central America during an era of intense resource extraction. The image showcases a serene yet intriguing scene of two small, white buildings nestled in a hilly landscape. The architecture of these structures, with their pitched roofs and simple design, suggests the presence of a mining camp or settlement. The lush, verdant foliage in the foreground, consisting of trees and various plant life, adds a touch of natural beauty to the scene. However, the idyllic setting belies the harsh realities of gold mining in Central America during this period. Indigenous communities were often exploited as laborers in these mines, enduring grueling working conditions and suffering from the detrimental effects of mercury used in the gold extraction process. The gold mining industry played a significant role in the economic development of Central America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The discovery and extraction of precious metals brought wealth and opportunities for foreign investors, but also resulted in the displacement and exploitation of indigenous peoples and the degradation of the environment. This lantern slide serves as a poignant reminder of the complex history of resource extraction in Central America and the far-reaching impacts it had on the region's people and the natural world.
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