Published in 2000 to critical acclaim; The American West: A New Interpretive History quickly became the standard in college history courses. Now Robert V. Hine and John Mack Faragher offer a concise edition of their classic; freshly updated. Lauded for their lively and elegant writing; the authors provide a grand survey of the colorful history of the American West; from the first contacts between Native Americans and Europeans to the beginning of the twenty-first century.Frontiers introduces the diverse peoples and cultures of the American West and explores how men and women of different ethnic groups were affected when they met; mingled; and often clashed. Hine and Faragher present the complexities of the American West―as frontier and region; real and imagined; old and new. Showcasing the distinctive voices and experiences of frontier characters; they explore topics ranging from early exploration to modern environmentalism; drawing expansively from a wide range of sources. With four galleries of fascinating illustrations drawn from Yale University's premier Collection of Western Americana; some published here for the first time; this book will be treasured by every reader with an interest in the unique saga of the American West.
#413751 in Books 1998-11-18Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.00 x .90 x 9.00l; 2.14 #File Name: 029915940X144 pageshistorical atlas of Wisconsin past and present
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Wisconsin's Past and PresentBy J. LindnerIf only every state had this kind of historical atlas to put its society; economy; and all other aspects of its past into historical perspective. The map selection is detailed and thorough; the map drawings are crisp and presetable. The text fully supports the maps. The book covers settlement; origianl native tribes; the economic growth; the development of counties; it even covers which NFL football teams either have in the past or are presently training in Wisconsin. It covers the little known milk strikes (little known outside of Wisconsin) of 1933.I was a bit skeptical at first because every volume I found in bookstores had a plastic wrap around the book making it impossible to review its contents before I purchased it. The price was also a bit steep. But was about $15 less than bookstores so I figured I'd take the chance and purchase it. I was not disappointed. Again; all states should have dedicated cartographers who want to explain their state's history in maps. It may not be the end all books on Wisconsin's history; but by reading this book one comes away with a feel for what the Wisconsin experience was all about. I highly recommend this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. LOVE this AtlasBy MartyMarGreat addition to your library. Very informative. I would definitely recommend this ATLAS!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful maps for understanding Wisconsin history.By Grace ColeI've always loved maps and this book contains wonderful; informative ones with a wealth of information. They're a superb supplement to any serious study of Wisconsin history and provide a special type of insight.
