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Title:
The Winning of the West, Volume 4
Louisiana and the Northwest, 1791-1807
Note: Reading ease score: 56.1 (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 4" by Theodore Roosevelt is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume chronicles pivotal developments in the expansion of the United States Westward, specifically focusing on the period from 1791 to 1807, which includes significant conflicts with the Northwestern Indians and the acquisition of Louisiana. Roosevelt delves into themes of national growth, frontier life, and interactions with Native American tribes, painting a vivid picture of the era. The opening of the volume sets the stage for the dramatic westward expansion of the United States, beginning with the complicated relationships between settlers and Native Americans during the late 18th century. Roosevelt recounts the pressures faced by the fledgling government as settlers pushed into new territories, exacerbating conflicts with indigenous populations. He highlights key military campaigns, particularly the concerted efforts of figures like Anthony Wayne and the broader implications of these struggles for the future of the nation. The narrative emphasizes the themes of bravery, hardship, and the struggle for dominance over the western frontier, offering readers insight into the complexities of America's expansionist history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
EBook No.: 11944
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Northwest, Old -- History
Subject: West (U.S.) -- History
Subject: United States -- Territorial expansion
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Winning of the West, Volume 4
Louisiana and the Northwest, 1791-1807
Note: Reading ease score: 56.1 (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 4" by Theodore Roosevelt is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume chronicles pivotal developments in the expansion of the United States Westward, specifically focusing on the period from 1791 to 1807, which includes significant conflicts with the Northwestern Indians and the acquisition of Louisiana. Roosevelt delves into themes of national growth, frontier life, and interactions with Native American tribes, painting a vivid picture of the era. The opening of the volume sets the stage for the dramatic westward expansion of the United States, beginning with the complicated relationships between settlers and Native Americans during the late 18th century. Roosevelt recounts the pressures faced by the fledgling government as settlers pushed into new territories, exacerbating conflicts with indigenous populations. He highlights key military campaigns, particularly the concerted efforts of figures like Anthony Wayne and the broader implications of these struggles for the future of the nation. The narrative emphasizes the themes of bravery, hardship, and the struggle for dominance over the western frontier, offering readers insight into the complexities of America's expansionist history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
EBook No.: 11944
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Northwest, Old -- History
Subject: West (U.S.) -- History
Subject: United States -- Territorial expansion
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.