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Bale Fire of Beacon Warning of Attack
The Bale Fire is a series of fires, used to pass on an alarm throughout a district : here, settlers in the American colonies warn others of an attack of Native Americans Date: 17th century
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Media ID 20141425
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Alarm Americans Attack Bale Beacon Beacons Colonies Fires Pass Settlers Signalling Warn
18x24 inch Poster Print
Add historical charm to your walls with Media Storehouse's Bale Fire of Beacon Warning of Attack poster print. This evocative image from the 17th century depicts the Bale Fire, a series of fires used to spread alarms throughout American colonies of an impending Native American attack. The fiery beacon, with its ominous smoke billowing into the night sky, is a powerful reminder of the past and the resilience of those who came before us. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation with this captivating and intriguing poster print from Mary Evans Prints Online.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the essence of communication and warning during a time of great peril in the American colonies of the 17th century. The Bale Fire, a series of carefully tended blazes, served as an intricate and effective method of passing on alarms throughout a district. In this scene, settlers gather around a beacon, stoking the flames higher to send a warning of an imminent attack by Native Americans. The beacon, a tall wooden structure topped with a blazing fire, was a familiar sight in the colonies and a crucial component of their early warning system. The Bale Fire was a communal effort, with each settlement responsible for maintaining their own beacon and passing on the alarm as soon as they received it. The system relied on clear and consistent communication, with each beacon representing a link in a chain that stretched across the colony. As settlers gathered around the beacon, they would also light smaller fires in the surrounding area to ensure the message reached as many people as possible. The Bale Fire was an essential tool for survival in the American colonies, where the threat of Native American attacks was a constant concern. The system allowed settlers to respond quickly and effectively to threats, increasing their chances of survival and protecting their communities. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and resilience of the early settlers and their ability to adapt to the challenges of their new environment.
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