Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Pennsylvania map
North America meets the world RR, Group 100, from melaniaf
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Keystone State
"Virtue, Liberty, and Independence"
The birthplace of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the second of the original 13 states to ratify the Constitution in 1787, Pennsylvania is now the 5th ranking state in population, and one of the leading states in manufacturing, agriculture and tourism.
Capital: Harrisburg
State flower: Mountain Laurel
State bird: Ruffed Grouse
State tree: Hemlock
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Keystone State
"Virtue, Liberty, and Independence"
The birthplace of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the second of the original 13 states to ratify the Constitution in 1787, Pennsylvania is now the 5th ranking state in population, and one of the leading states in manufacturing, agriculture and tourism.
Capital: Harrisburg
State flower: Mountain Laurel
State bird: Ruffed Grouse
State tree: Hemlock
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Ellery F. Thompson
North America meets the world RR, Group 100, from Tumblecat
Ellery F. Thompson, New England Marine Artist
Whaling was an important industry in New England during the nineteenth century. Here is a view of a harpooner ready to iron a giant sperm whale.
Ellery F. Thompson, New England Marine Artist
Ellery F. Thompson was born in Mystic, Connecticut on April 2, 1899. Captain Thompson was a well respected fisherman who operated a commercial dragger out of Stonington, Connecticut until about 1958 after which he retired from fishing, but continued to paint until his death in 1986. Captain Thompson was also the author of an autobiography, "Draggerman's Haul: The Personal history of a Connecticut Fishing Captain."
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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