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A view of the River Hudson near Stillwater, upstate New York, 1777 (etching)
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A view of the River Hudson near Stillwater, upstate New York, 1777 (etching)
5922403 A view of the River Hudson near Stillwater, upstate New York, 1777 (etching) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A view of the River Hudson near Stillwater, upstate New York, 1777.
The 13 American colonies were founded in the 17th and early 18th centuries. Most were created by emigrants escaping religious persecution. From Massachusetts in the north to Georgia in the south, the colonies ran along 1, 600 kilometres (1, 000 miles) of coastline and covered an area of over 1.1 million square kilometres (430, 000 square miles). The population in the 1770s was 2.5 million. The equivalent of modern-day Manchester in an area the size of Britain, France and Germany combined!
Vast distances and rough terrain made travelling overland difficult. Most of the population lived in Atlantic ports, the largest being Boston, New York, Philadlephia, Charleston and Brunswick. The seaboard, the northern lakes and navigable rivers like the Hudson were critical to all trade and transport.); eNational Army Museum; out of copyright
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This etching, titled "A view of the River Hudson near Stillwater, upstate New York, 1777" takes us back in time to the early days of America's founding. The unknown artist beautifully captures a serene scene along the River Hudson, showcasing the natural beauty and tranquility that once graced this historic region. In 1777, when this etching was created, the American colonies were still in their infancy. Founded by emigrants seeking religious freedom and escaping persecution, these thirteen colonies stretched along over 1,000 miles of coastline from Massachusetts to Georgia. With a population of 2.5 million people at that time – equivalent to modern-day Manchester – these colonies covered an area larger than Britain, France, and Germany combined! Traversing such vast distances and rugged terrain was no easy feat during those times. Most settlers resided in bustling Atlantic ports like Boston and New York City while relying heavily on trade routes such as navigable rivers like the Hudson for transportation. The artist skillfully portrays a sense of calmness within this print; perhaps it serves as a reminder that amidst political turmoil and war (the Revolutionary War took place during this period), nature remained steadfastly beautiful. This etching not only offers us a glimpse into history but also invites contemplation on how far we have come since those early days. Displayed proudly at London's National Army Museum today, this artwork reminds us of our roots while celebrating the resilience and spirit that shaped America's future generations.
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