The Half Breed Tracts in Early National America

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The book explores the complex history of the Half Breed Tracts established in the 1820s for the descendants of Native American women and white traders. It delves into the ambiguous claims to the land, which led to a protracted struggle against settlers and speculators who ultimately seized it by the 1850s. David Ress examines the intricate debates and legal battles that marked this period of westward expansion, challenging conventional notions of land ownership and community in early America.