The 1850s were a decade caught between tradition and the promise of a new era. On one hand, you still had horse-drawn carriages and gas-lit streets; on the other, steam engines, telegraphs, and ...
These historical photos from the American Gold Rush (1850s–1890s) capture a pivotal chapter in U.S. history. Rather than charts or financial records, what survives are striking images of miners, ...
The American impression -- Making a living -- The American home -- The world of knowledge -- The house of worship -- The pleasures of life -- The peculiar institution ...
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