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LOUIS HENNEPIN (1640-1701). French missionary and explorer in America. Father Hennepin at St. Anthonys Falls in the upper Mississippi region, 1680. Wood engraving after Felix O. C. Darley, 19th century
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LOUIS HENNEPIN (1640-1701). French missionary and explorer in America. Father Hennepin at St. Anthonys Falls in the upper Mississippi region, 1680. Wood engraving after Felix O. C. Darley, 19th century
LOUIS HENNEPIN (1640-1701). French missionary and explorer in America. Father Hennepin at St. Anthonys Falls in the upper Mississippi region, 1680. Wood engraving after Felix O.C. Darley, 19th century
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Media ID 7511961
1680 Anthony Carr Cassock Catholic Colonial Colonist Cross Darley Exploration Explorer Fall Falls Father Felix Friar Hennepin Louis Minneapolis Missionary Mississippi River Octavio Saint Tree Water Fall
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back to the late 17th century, where French missionary and explorer Louis Hennepin stands in awe at St. Anthony's Falls in the upper Mississippi region. The wood engraving, created by Felix O. C. Darley in the 19th century, beautifully captures this historic moment. Father Hennepin, dressed in his cassock and holding a cross, represents the colonial Catholic presence in America during this time period. As a friar and explorer, he embarked on numerous expeditions throughout North America, documenting his encounters with indigenous peoples and natural wonders. The powerful waterfalls of St. Anthony's Falls serve as a backdrop for Father Hennepin's contemplative pose. The rushing waters symbolize both the untamed beauty of nature and the potential for exploration that lay before him. This image not only showcases Father Hennepin's adventurous spirit but also highlights the significance of French exploration during this era. It reminds us of the brave individuals who ventured into unknown territories to expand their knowledge and spread their faith. As we gaze upon this historical photograph print from Granger Art on Demand, we are reminded of the rich tapestry of American history woven by explorers like Louis Hennepin - men who dared to venture into uncharted lands and left an indelible mark on our collective memory.
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