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Taking inspiration from Sam Foss’s words, Irving Stone weaves a vibrant tapestry of stories depicting the westward expansion that transformed a continent and expanded the United States beyond its founders' imagination. This saga captures exploration, sudden wealth, and the hardships faced by those seeking new lives in uncharted territories. The narrative presents a colorful array of characters, including heroes, adventurers, and everyday people who ventured into the true Far West—California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. Among them are Spaniards, Russians, Yankees, and Southerners, featuring figures like Sutter, whose idyllic dreams were shattered by the Gold Rush, and notable personalities such as John C. Fremont, Mark Twain, and Brigham Young. The story also highlights the Mormons who transformed the desert, miners in Nevada's Comstock Lode, and the tragic Donner Party. Gun-toting journalists, bankers, and remarkable women add depth to this historical account. These individuals, driven by ambition, conflict, and dreams, shaped American history, leaving behind legacies that resonate through time.
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Men to Match My Mountains, Irving Stone, Lewis Gannett
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- Released
- 1956
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- Title
- Men to Match My Mountains
- Subtitle
- The Opening of the Far West 1840-1900
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Irving Stone, Lewis Gannett
- Publisher
- Doubleday
- Released
- 1956
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 459
- ISBN10
- 0385046626
- ISBN13
- 9780385046626
- Series
- Mainstream of America
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Biographies, Adventure, Wild West, American History
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Taking inspiration from Sam Foss’s words, Irving Stone weaves a vibrant tapestry of stories depicting the westward expansion that transformed a continent and expanded the United States beyond its founders' imagination. This saga captures exploration, sudden wealth, and the hardships faced by those seeking new lives in uncharted territories. The narrative presents a colorful array of characters, including heroes, adventurers, and everyday people who ventured into the true Far West—California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. Among them are Spaniards, Russians, Yankees, and Southerners, featuring figures like Sutter, whose idyllic dreams were shattered by the Gold Rush, and notable personalities such as John C. Fremont, Mark Twain, and Brigham Young. The story also highlights the Mormons who transformed the desert, miners in Nevada's Comstock Lode, and the tragic Donner Party. Gun-toting journalists, bankers, and remarkable women add depth to this historical account. These individuals, driven by ambition, conflict, and dreams, shaped American history, leaving behind legacies that resonate through time.