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Maize known as corn by most English-speakers, is a cereal grain domesticated in Mesoamerica and subsequently spread throughout the American continents. Indian Corn, or maize, grows with a strong, jointed stalk, rising to the height of five to fifteen feet. The male or sterile flowers are arranged in a loose, spreading panicle at the apex, called the tassel and the female fertile flowers on the side. Each plant bears from one to five ears, are cylindrical and enclosed in a covering of leaves called husks. A ear of corn is shown here. The ears consists of grain, arranged around a pithy cylinder, called the cob. The seeds are rounded on the surface and compressed on the sides. Indian Corn is annual and is one of the most important of all the cultvated plants.

Indian Corn

Maize known as corn by most English-speakers, is a cereal grain domesticated in Mesoamerica and subsequently…

The Battle of Beaver Dam Creek, also known as the Battle of Mechanicsville or Ellerson's Mill took place on June 26, 1862 in Hanover County, Virginia. The Battle of Mechanicsville was the first major engagement of the Seven Days Battles of the Civil War.

Battle of Mechanicsville

The Battle of Beaver Dam Creek, also known as the Battle of Mechanicsville or Ellerson's Mill took place…

Scene by rail-fence, Antietam after the Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland and was the first major battle in the Civil War to take place in the North. This battle was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with about 23,000 casualties.

Battle of Antietam

Scene by rail-fence, Antietam after the Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg.…

The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, was fought on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland and was the first major battle in the Civil War to take place in the North. This battle was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with about 23,000 casualties.

Battle of Antietam

The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, was fought on September 17, 1862, near…

The Sunken Road at the Battle of Antietam. The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, was fought on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland and was the first major battle in the Civil War to take place in the North. This battle was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with about 23,000 casualties. The Sunken Road was worn down by years of wagon traffic, which formed a natural trench for the men.

Sunken Road at Battle of Antietam

The Sunken Road at the Battle of Antietam. The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg,…

Burnside's Bridge is a landmark on the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg, Maryland. During the Battle of Antietam of the Civil War, the bridge played a key role in September of 1862 when a small number of Confederate soldiers from Georgia for several hours held off repeated attempts by elements of the Union Army to take the bridge by force. The Federals seized it but not before the attack was delayed for several hours beyond what Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside had expected. The bridge now bears Burnside's name.

Burnside's Bridge

Burnside's Bridge is a landmark on the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg, Maryland. During…

Scene at the Sunken Road at the Battle of Antietam. The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, was fought on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland and was the first major battle in the Civil War to take place in the North. This battle was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with about 23,000 casualties. The Sunken Road was worn down by years of wagon traffic, which formed a natural trench for the men.

Sunken Road at Battle of Antietam

Scene at the Sunken Road at the Battle of Antietam. The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle…

Army of the Frontier stands firm against Indian outbreaks, despite retrenchment, red-tape, and a political false economy.

Stand Against Indian Outbreaks

Army of the Frontier stands firm against Indian outbreaks, despite retrenchment, red-tape, and a political…

Carl Shurz's reforms to the Indian Bureau.

Shurz's Reforms to the Indian Bureau

Carl Shurz's reforms to the Indian Bureau.

The right for the Indians / Native Americans to vote.

Indian's Right to Vote

The right for the Indians / Native Americans to vote.

Indian outrages.

Indian Outrages

Indian outrages.

Trenton Falls, a geologist's playground, has been inspiring generations of scientists. Referred to as Kuyahoora by the natives, the leaping waters of the Deyoghtararon, was held in great spiritual regard by native peoples for centuries prior to the arrival of settlers. Trenton Falls is located in West Canada Creek Valley in north central New York State. This tributary of the Mohawk River drains much of the southwestern Adirondack Mountains. Limestone and shale dominate the rock formation at Trenton Falls.

Trenton High Falls

Trenton Falls, a geologist's playground, has been inspiring generations of scientists. Referred to as…

Cataract Creek rises on the slopes of Mount Bullengarook and drains across the lava flow towards the south to join Pyrites Creek. Upper Cataract Creek, near Big Canon, Colorado.

Cataract Creek

Cataract Creek rises on the slopes of Mount Bullengarook and drains across the lava flow towards the…

This small compass was carried by Mohammedans (Muslims) in Indian when traveling. It is made out of bronze and inlaid with silver. The compass has an inscription and is in the shape of a flying bird. The head of the bird is pointed towards Mecca, where a Muslim should pray towards.

Small Compass

This small compass was carried by Mohammedans (Muslims) in Indian when traveling. It is made out of…

This vase is of Indian origin and is made out of metal and clay. Typically used for holding water, it has a very dark color and is inlaid with pieces of silver.

Vase

This vase is of Indian origin and is made out of metal and clay. Typically used for holding water, it…

This silver vase has a chain attached and was used to sprinkle rose water over apartments. It is of Indian origin.

Silver Vase

This silver vase has a chain attached and was used to sprinkle rose water over apartments. It is of…

The statuette is a small statue that is small enough to be picked up by hand. This statuette depicts an Indian fruit girl.

Statuette

The statuette is a small statue that is small enough to be picked up by hand. This statuette depicts…

Color flag of India. Three equal horizontal bands of saffron (subdued orange) (top), white, and green, with a blue chakra (24-spoked wheel) centered in the white band; similar to the flag of Niger, which has a small orange disk centered in the white band.

Flag of India, 2009

Color flag of India. Three equal horizontal bands of saffron (subdued orange) (top), white, and green,…

Black and white outline flag of India. Three equal horizontal bands of saffron (subdued orange) (top), white, and green, with a blue chakra (24-spoked wheel) centered in the white band; similar to the flag of Niger, which has a small orange disk centered in the white band

Flag of India, 2009

Black and white outline flag of India. Three equal horizontal bands of saffron (subdued orange) (top),…

"Cross section of Marsh Creek valley at McCammon, Idaho." -Lee, 1915

Rock Layers Showing Types of Rock

"Cross section of Marsh Creek valley at McCammon, Idaho." -Lee, 1915

An illustration of a parade of children in costumes.

Parade of Children in Costumes

An illustration of a parade of children in costumes.

An illustration of a boy wearing a Native American costume and headdress.

Native American Boy with Headdress

An illustration of a boy wearing a Native American costume and headdress.

An illustration of the flower of a Tiger's Claw tree. Erythrina variegata (Tiger's Claw, Indian Coral Tree and Sunshine Tree) is a species of Erythrina native to the tropical and subtropical regions of eastern Africa, southern Asia, northern Australia, and the islands of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean east to Fiji.

Tiger's Claw Flower

An illustration of the flower of a Tiger's Claw tree. Erythrina variegata (Tiger's Claw, Indian Coral…

An illustration of a mahogany branch, flower (a), and fruit (b).

West Indian Mahogany Branch & Flower

An illustration of a mahogany branch, flower (a), and fruit (b).

An illustration of a flowering branch of a mango tree; a, flower; b, part of inflorescence; c, pistil; d, fruit; c, seed. Mangoes belong to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous species of tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is indigenous to the Indian Subcontinent.

Flowering Branch of a Mango Tree

An illustration of a flowering branch of a mango tree; a, flower; b, part of inflorescence; c, pistil;…

An illustration showing both the flower (a) and fruit (b) of the Indian Cucumber-root plant. Medeola virginiana or Indian Cucumber-root is a perennial plant in the genus Medeola. It occurs with either a single tier or two tiers of leaves. The upper tier consists of from three to five whorled leaves on the stem above a lower tier of five to nine (also whorled). Only the two-tiered plants produce flowers which are green-to-yellow and appear from May to June. When two-tiered, it grows up to 30 inches high. The waxy leaves are typically 2.5 inches long and about an inch wide, but can be as long as five inches. The leaves have an entire margin. It typically produces three dark blue to purple, inedible berries above the top tier of leaves in September.

Indian Cucumber-root

An illustration showing both the flower (a) and fruit (b) of the Indian Cucumber-root plant. Medeola…

An illustration of a black seadevil with a fish in its stomach. Black seadevils are small, deep-sea lophiiform fish comprising the family Melanocetidae. There are five known species (with only two given common names), all within the genus Melanocetus. They are found in tropical to temperate waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Ocean, with one species known only from the Ross Sea.

Black Sea Devil with Fish in Stomach

An illustration of a black seadevil with a fish in its stomach. Black seadevils are small, deep-sea…

An illustration of erysiphe communis, powdery mildew, that is on the epidermis of the leaf of the flower, Indian beet.

Powdery Mildew

An illustration of erysiphe communis, powdery mildew, that is on the epidermis of the leaf of the flower,…

An illustration of the sporocarp and mycelium of powdery mildew.

Powdery Mildew Sporocarp & Mycelium

An illustration of the sporocarp and mycelium of powdery mildew.

"Botaurus mugitans. American Bittern. Indian Hen. Stake-driver. Bog-Bull. Plumage of the upper parts singularly freckled with brown of various shades, blackish, tawny, and whitish; neck and under parts ochrey or tawny-white, each feather marked with a brown dark-edged stripe, the throat-line white, with brown streaks. A velvety-black patch on each side of the neck above. Crown dull brown, with buff superciliary stripe. Tail brown. Quills greenish-black, with a glaucous shade, brown-tipped. Iris yellow. Bill on the ridge brownish-black, the rest pale yellowish; a dark brown loral strip. Legs dull yellowish-green; claws brown.

American Bittern

"Botaurus mugitans. American Bittern. Indian Hen. Stake-driver. Bog-Bull. Plumage of the upper parts…

An indian Rubber Fig, Ficus Elastica, shoot. The stipule, s, is shown to illustrate a new leaf growth on the plant.

Indian Rubber Fig Ficus Elastica Shoot

An indian Rubber Fig, Ficus Elastica, shoot. The stipule, s, is shown to illustrate a new leaf growth…

An illustration of a little man standing inside of a Jack-in-the-Pulpit plant. The man seems to be a fairy tale figure and he is talking to a group of children.

Jack-in-the-Pulpit

An illustration of a little man standing inside of a Jack-in-the-Pulpit plant. The man seems to be a…

This is a tall cereal grass featuring large ears.

Indian Corn

This is a tall cereal grass featuring large ears.

This plant belongs to the Valerianella.

Corn Salad

This plant belongs to the Valerianella.

This is a tall cereal grass, bears kernels on 'ears' which are widely cultivated.

Indian Corn

This is a tall cereal grass, bears kernels on 'ears' which are widely cultivated.

A battle of the American Revolution, led by General John Stark. The defeat of the British army reduced Burgoyne's army in size, led his Indian support to leave him, and deprived him of necessary supplies.

Battle of Bennington

A battle of the American Revolution, led by General John Stark. The defeat of the British army reduced…

In the short story of The Arickara Indians, the image depicts the return of the Indian warriors on horses.

The Return of the Warriors

In the short story of The Arickara Indians, the image depicts the return of the Indian warriors on horses.

"Picture of an Indian village drawn by John White in 1585 and incorporated in a report to Sir Walter Raleigh."—Stephenson, 1913

The Towne of Secota

"Picture of an Indian village drawn by John White in 1585 and incorporated in a report to Sir Walter…

"Picture writing of the Tahltan, a British Columbia tribe. The drawing was done in charcoal on the blazed trunk of a tree. The meaning is: 'Using a raft, I shot three geese.'"—Webster, 1913

Indian Picture Writing

"Picture writing of the Tahltan, a British Columbia tribe. The drawing was done in charcoal on the blazed…

"1, 'war' (Dakota Indian); 2, 'morning' (Ojibwa Indian); 3, 'nothing' (Ojibwa Indian); 4 and 5, 'to eat' (Indian, Mexican, Egyptian, etc)."—Webster, 1913

Examples of Picture Writing

"1, 'war' (Dakota Indian); 2, 'morning' (Ojibwa Indian); 3, 'nothing' (Ojibwa Indian); 4 and 5, 'to…

"This Order was instituted by Her Majesty the Queen, in the year 1861, for bestowing honor upon the people of her Indian Empire. The Order consists of the Sovereign, a Grand Master, always to be Governor-General of India, and twenty-five Knights, with such Honorary Knights as the Crown may appoint. The Knights are to include both Naval, Military, and Civil officers, and natives of India."—Aveling, 1891

Insignia of the Order of the Star of India

"This Order was instituted by Her Majesty the Queen, in the year 1861, for bestowing honor upon the…

The banner for Indian territory in the United States.

Indian Territory

The banner for Indian territory in the United States.

A cartoon of a woman tending to a baby carriage, with a statue of a Native American holding an ax behind her.

Woman Tending to Baby Carriage

A cartoon of a woman tending to a baby carriage, with a statue of a Native American holding an ax behind…

Azalea indica comes in either a single flowered or double flowered variety. This flower blooms continuously from November to June. This flower is commonly known as the Indian Azalea.

Flower of Azalea Indica

Azalea indica comes in either a single flowered or double flowered variety. This flower blooms continuously…

The common name of canna indica is Indian Reed. The plant grows between three and six feet tall. This plant is native to the West Indies.

Habit of Canna Indica

The common name of canna indica is Indian Reed. The plant grows between three and six feet tall. This…

The common name of canna indica is Indian Reed. The flowers are large with light yellow and red divisions. The leaves are also large and alternate along the stem.

Flowers and Leaves of Canna Indica

The common name of canna indica is Indian Reed. The flowers are large with light yellow and red divisions.…

Canna speciosa flowers are both yellow and red. The flowers have two petals. The lip of the flower is spotted.

Flowering Spike of Canna Speciosa

Canna speciosa flowers are both yellow and red. The flowers have two petals. The lip of the flower is…

The common name of hedychium is Indian Garden Flower. The gardneranium variety has large, yellow, fragrant flowers. The leaves are stem clasping and grow in two rows. The plant grows between three and five feet tall.

Habit and Detached Flower Spike of Hedychium Gardnerianum

The common name of hedychium is Indian Garden Flower. The gardneranium variety has large, yellow, fragrant…

Prickly pear or Indian fig is the common name of opuntia. Pictured is the seedling showing the mode of germination.

Seedling of Prickly Pear

Prickly pear or Indian fig is the common name of opuntia. Pictured is the seedling showing the mode…

Opuntia basilaris is a variety of prickly pear with large, rose purple flowers. The flowers bloom in summer. The plant is covered with short, brown bristles.

Opuntia Basilaris

Opuntia basilaris is a variety of prickly pear with large, rose purple flowers. The flowers bloom in…

Opuntia boliviana is a variety of prickly pear. The joints of the plant are about two inches long and are pale green. The prickles are three to four inches long.

Opuntia Boliviana

Opuntia boliviana is a variety of prickly pear. The joints of the plant are about two inches long and…

Optunia brachyarthra is a variety of prickly pear. The flowers are very small. The prickles grow in groups of three to five.

Optunia Brachyarthra

Optunia brachyarthra is a variety of prickly pear. The flowers are very small. The prickles grow in…

Indian fig, the common name of optunia ficus-indica, has yellow flowers that bloom in May. The fruit is bristly and red within. The fruit is edible.

Branch of Indian Fig

Indian fig, the common name of optunia ficus-indica, has yellow flowers that bloom in May. The fruit…

Optunia multiflora is a variety of prickly pear. The flowers are yellow and bloom in summer. The branches are large and flattened. The spines are numerous and clustered.

Flowering Branch of Optunia Multiflora

Optunia multiflora is a variety of prickly pear. The flowers are yellow and bloom in summer. The branches…

Peltate leaves are target shaped or shield like. Pictured is a peltate leaf of Indian cress.

Peltate Leaf of Indian Cress

Peltate leaves are target shaped or shield like. Pictured is a peltate leaf of Indian cress.

East Indian Wine Palm, also known as Wild Date, is the common name of phoenix sylvestris. The fruit is reddish yellow when ripe and one one inch long. The tree grows forty feet tall.

East Indian Wine Palm

East Indian Wine Palm, also known as Wild Date, is the common name of phoenix sylvestris. The fruit…

The common names of <I>Arisaema triphyllum</I> are Jack-in-the-pulpit and Indian turnip. There are usually two leaves with oval leaflets. The spadix is club shaped.

Arisaema Triphyllum

The common names of Arisaema triphyllum are Jack-in-the-pulpit and Indian turnip. There are usually…

The common names of cucumis anguria are bur cucumber, west Indian gherkin, and gooseberry gourd. The stems are slender and the leaves are deeply cut. The fruit is cucumber like, but more spiny.

Cucumis Anguria

The common names of cucumis anguria are bur cucumber, west Indian gherkin, and gooseberry gourd. The…

Illustrated is the bur cucumber, also known as west Indian gherkin and gooseberry gourd. It is most spiny the regular cucumbers. It is one to three inches long.

Bur Cucumber

Illustrated is the bur cucumber, also known as west Indian gherkin and gooseberry gourd. It is most…

Curculiga latifolia grows two to three feet tall. The flowers are bright yellow and grow in a dense clusters near the base of the plant. The plant is native to Indian and Malaysia.

Curculiga Latifolia

Curculiga latifolia grows two to three feet tall. The flowers are bright yellow and grow in a dense…