| Author |
Paxson, Frederic L. (Frederic Logan), 1877-1948 |
| LoC No. |
10005085
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| Title |
The Last American Frontier
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The westward movement -- The Indian frontier -- Iowa and the new northwest -- The Santa Fé trail -- The Oregon trail -- Overland with the Mormons -- California and the forty-niners -- Kansas and the Indian frontier -- "Pike's Peak or bust!" -- From Arizona to Montana -- The overland mail -- The engineers' frontier -- The Union Pacific railroad -- The plains in the Civil War -- The Cheyenne war -- The Sioux war -- The Peace Commission and the open way -- Black Kettle's last raid -- The first of the railways -- The new Indian policy -- The last stand: Chief Joseph and Sitting Bull -- Letting in the population -- Bibliographical note.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Last American Frontier" by Frederic L. Paxson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the final stages of westward expansion in the United States, examining the forces that shaped American history beyond the Mississippi River. It delves into the interactions between settlers, Native Americans, and various political forces, providing a comprehensive view of this pivotal era in American history. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage by discussing the concept of the frontier as a dynamic force in American life, defining it as a series of shifting boundaries that have allowed for continuous settlement and expansion. Paxson outlines the historical context of these frontiers, beginning with early settlers facing wilderness and Indigenous nations, emphasizing how each wave of migration has contributed to shaping the nation’s identity. The opening chapters introduce the themes of exploration, conflict, and the societal changes driven by these expanding frontiers, providing an engaging overview of the complexities surrounding the final American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
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| Subject |
West (U.S.) -- History
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45699 |
| Release Date |
May 19, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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