Frederick Jackson Turner was an American historian whose work centered on how the expanding western frontier shaped American democracy and character. His influential "Frontier Thesis" argued that this constantly moving frontier was the key factor defining American identity from the colonial era through the late 19th century. Turner also championed interdisciplinary and quantitative research methods, often focusing on the Midwest. His scholarship has sparked extensive debate and profoundly impacted historical studies and the American soul.
Turner offers a detailed exploration of French politics in the early years of the United States, focusing on the key players and debates surrounding France's involvement in the Mississippi valley. Drawing on primary sources and extensive research, he provides a nuanced account of this pivotal period in American history.
A Study of the Trading Post as an Institution
Frederick Jackson Turner was a pivotal American historian whose work in the early 20th century significantly shaped historical scholarship. His "Frontier Thesis" posited that the western frontier played a crucial role in developing American democracy and character from colonial times until 1890. Turner was influential in training future historians and advocated for interdisciplinary and quantitative research methods, particularly focusing on the Midwest. His notable essay, "The Significance of the Frontier in American History," remains a foundational text in American historical thought.
"A must-read for paddlers of all abilities."--Ken Whiting According to champion kayaker Eric Jackson, a kayaker should perfect the basic paddling strokes beforeattempting to negotiate whitewater in order to achieve efficiency, control, and speed. In this illustrated guide, he uses his innovative teaching methods to reintroduce the fundamental strokes in detail. Fully revised and updated with 100 new photos Expert instruction in beginning and advanced whitewater strokes Step-by-step color photos in both flat water and rapids for improving eddy turns, ferrying, and other maneuvers Advice on correcting the most common paddling mistakes Warm-ups and practice drills
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Focusing on the historical significance of trade, this reprint explores the Indian trade in Wisconsin, detailing its character and influence during the late 19th century. The work, originally published in 1891, provides valuable insights into the economic and cultural interactions between Native Americans and European settlers, shedding light on the complexities of trade relationships in the region. This edition preserves the original content, offering a glimpse into the past for historians and enthusiasts alike.
Selected for its cultural significance, this work offers a faithful reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its historical integrity. Readers will encounter original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its journey through important libraries worldwide. This preservation emphasizes the work's value in the knowledge base of civilization, making it a vital resource for scholars and those interested in historical texts.
We commonly think of the psychedelic sixties as an explosion of creative energy and freedom that arose in direct revolt against the social restraint and authoritarian hierarchy of the early Cold War years. Yet, as Fred Turner reveals in The Democratic Surround, the decades that brought us the Korean War and communist witch hunts also witnessed an extraordinary turn toward explicitly democratic, open, and inclusive ideas of communication and with them new, flexible models of social order. Surprisingly, he shows that it was this turn that brought us the revolutionary multimedia and wild-eyed individualism of the 1960s counterculture. In this prequel to his celebrated book From Counterculture to Cyberculture, Turner rewrites the history of postwar America, showing how in the 1940s and '50s American liberalism offered a far more radical social vision than we now remember. Turner tracks the influential mid-century entwining of Bauhaus aesthetics with American social science and psychology. From the Museum of Modern Art in New York to the New Bauhaus in Chicago and Black Mountain College in North Carolina, Turner shows how some of the most well-known artists and intellectuals of the forties developed new models of media, new theories of interpersonal and international collaboration, and new visions of an open, tolerant, and democratic self in direct contrast to the repression and conformity associated with the fascist and communist movements. He then shows how their work shaped some of the most significant media events of the Cold War, including Edward Steichen's Family of Man exhibition, the multimedia performances of John Cage, and, ultimately, the psychedelic Be-Ins of the sixties. Turner demonstrates that by the end of the 1950s this vision of the democratic self and the media built to promote it would actually become part of the mainstream, even shaping American propaganda efforts in Europe. Overturning common misconceptions of these transformational years, The Democratic Surround shows just how much the artistic and social radicalism of the sixties owed to the liberal ideals of Cold War America, a democratic vision that still underlies our hopes for digital media today. -- Publisher's description
Culturally significant, this reproduction preserves the integrity of the original artifact, including copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital piece of the knowledge base that has shaped civilization, offering readers a glimpse into historical context and scholarly importance. The attention to detail in maintaining original notations enhances its value for both academic and general audiences interested in historical texts.