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- 256 pages
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The book challenges the romanticized portrayals of pioneers in American western literature, art, and film by highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of various unsung figures. It emphasizes the essential roles played by surveyors, financiers, politicians, and others who helped establish communities and businesses in the challenging frontier environment. By examining the complexities of westward expansion, the narrative reveals the diverse experiences and struggles faced by these individuals amid conflicts, natural disasters, and societal upheavals.
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Settlers of the American West, Mary Ellen Snodgrass
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Settlers of the American West
- Subtitle
- The Lives of 231 Notable Pioneers
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mary Ellen Snodgrass
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780786497355
- Description
- The book challenges the romanticized portrayals of pioneers in American western literature, art, and film by highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of various unsung figures. It emphasizes the essential roles played by surveyors, financiers, politicians, and others who helped establish communities and businesses in the challenging frontier environment. By examining the complexities of westward expansion, the narrative reveals the diverse experiences and struggles faced by these individuals amid conflicts, natural disasters, and societal upheavals.