The Winning of the West, Volume 3 by Theodore Roosevelt
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Author | Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 |
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Title |
The Winning of the West, Volume 3
The Founding of the Trans-Alleghany Commonwealths, 1784-1790 |
Note | Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
Credits | Produced by Mark Hamann, Terry Gilliland and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
Summary | "The Winning of the West, Volume 3" by Theodore Roosevelt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the post-Revolutionary War period from 1784 to 1790 and describes the significant westward expansion of American settlers into the trans-Alleghany region. Roosevelt explores the dynamic interactions between settlers and indigenous tribes, as well as the geopolitical tensions with European powers, particularly Great Britain and Spain, during this critical formative period in American history. The opening of the book discusses the immediate post-war years, highlighting the vast expanse of the western frontier and its appeal to settlers seeking opportunity. It outlines the influx of pioneers whose ambitions were hindered by persistent conflicts with powerful Native American tribes and imperial interests. The narrative emphasizes the settlers' struggle to claim the land, often characterized by tensions that led to violent confrontations. Roosevelt also touches on the unique socio-political climate, including land speculation, the formation of new state structures, and the challenges in establishing a unified governmental authority in the nascent territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
Subject | Northwest, Old -- History |
Subject | West (U.S.) -- History |
Subject | United States -- Territorial expansion |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 11943 |
Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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