Into the West

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The book offers a thorough exploration of the diverse populations that shaped the American West, tracing their evolution from Paleo-Indians and Spanish Conquistadors to displaced Okies and wartime African American immigrants. Nugent highlights the intersections and transformations of these groups, showcasing California's unique status as the most ethnically diverse state in the U.S. This social-demographic history provides a compelling narrative of how various communities contributed to the region's development.