The pioneer West : Narratives of the westward march of empire by French et al.

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Editor French, Joseph Lewis, 1858-1936
Author of introduction, etc. Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940
Illustrator Schuyler, Remington, 1884-1955
Title The pioneer West : Narratives of the westward march of empire
Original Publication Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1923.
Note Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Peter Becker, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Pioneer West: Narratives of the Westward March of Empire," edited by Joseph Lewis French, is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This compilation presents a collection of narratives that chronicle the experiences of early American pioneers as they traversed and settled the vast wilderness of the western United States. It aims to capture the spirit and challenges faced by these individuals during a time of significant national expansion. The opening of this work provides readers with a rich tapestry of the early exploration of America's frontier, notably featuring excerpts from Lewis and Clark's journals. It details their encounters with various Native American tribes, descriptions of the diverse landscapes they traversed, and the challenges of survival in uncharted territories. By emphasizing the heroic tales of trailblazers and settlers, this compilation seeks to revive and celebrate a critical chapter in American history, portraying the rugged beauty and trials of life on the frontier. The opening sets a promising tone for the narratives to follow, engaging readers with its historical significance and vivid storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
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EBook-No. 71422
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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