ILLEGAL PROSPECTING, 1879. A prospector caught illegally searching for gold on a Ute Native American reservation in the Utah Territory. Wood engraving, American, 1879, after a drawing by W. A. Rogers
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ILLEGAL PROSPECTING, 1879. A prospector caught illegally searching for gold on a Ute Native American reservation in the Utah Territory. Wood engraving, American, 1879, after a drawing by W. A. Rogers
ILLEGAL PROSPECTING, 1879. A prospector caught illegally searching for gold on a Ute Native American reservation in the Utah Territory. Wood engraving, American, 1879, after a drawing by W.A. Rogers
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1879 Boulder Crime Frontier Frontiersman Gold Gold Miner Illegal Manifest Destiny Pick Prospector Reservation Rifle Rogers Settler Territory Utah
ILLEGAL PROSPECTING, 1879 - A Glimpse into the Dark Side of Manifest Destiny
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This wood engraving from 1879 takes us back to the American West during a time of rapid expansion and conflict. The image depicts an intense scene where a lone prospector is caught red-handed illegally searching for gold on a Ute Native American reservation in the Utah Territory. The detailed artwork, based on a drawing by W. A. Rogers, showcases the rugged frontier landscape with its towering boulders and vast open spaces. In this desolate setting, we witness the clash between two worlds – that of settlers driven by manifest destiny and Native Americans fighting to protect their ancestral lands. The central figure is a bearded frontiersman wearing a hat and sporting a mustache, armed with his trusty rifle. He stands defiantly as he faces off against two Ute men who have discovered his illicit activities. The tension in their confrontation is palpable; it captures both the desperation for wealth and survival that characterized this era. This powerful visual narrative serves as a reminder of the injustices committed against indigenous peoples during America's westward expansion. It sheds light on illegal prospecting as one among many crimes perpetrated against Native American reservations. As we reflect upon this historical moment frozen in time, let us remember those whose lives were forever altered by these acts of greed and exploitation. May it serve as an opportunity for dialogue about our shared history and promote understanding between cultures.
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