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Related: About this forumAmazing pictures of the American West by Timothy O'Sullivan
These remarkable 19th century sepia-tinted pictures show the American West as you have never seen it before - as it was charted for the first time.
The photos, by Timothy O'Sullivan, are the first ever taken of the rocky and barren landscape.
At the time federal government officials were travelling across Arizona, Nevada, Utah and the rest of the west as they sought to uncover the land's untapped natural resources.
The photos, by Timothy O'Sullivan, are the first ever taken of the rocky and barren landscape.
At the time federal government officials were travelling across Arizona, Nevada, Utah and the rest of the west as they sought to uncover the land's untapped natural resources.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149899/The-American-West-youve-seen-Amazing-19th-century-pictures-landscape-chartered-time.html#ixzz1xfv0FXHo
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Amazing pictures of the American West by Timothy O'Sullivan (Original Post)
hack89
Jun 2012
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snappyturtle
(14,656 posts)1. Wonderful photos! Thank you for posting. nt
Celebration
(15,812 posts)2. lovely!
Wow, a trip back in time, thanks.............
ljm2002
(10,751 posts)3. Absolutely amazing photos...
...thank you for finding and sharing the article!
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)4. Thanks for posting!