Seventy Years on the Frontier by Alexander Majors
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Author | Majors, Alexander, 1814-1900 |
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Author of introduction, etc. | Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917 |
Editor | Ingraham, Prentiss, 1843-1904 |
LoC No. | 07009860 |
Title | Seventy Years on the Frontier |
Note | Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Summary | "Seventy Years on the Frontier" by Alexander Majors is a historical memoir written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the author's extensive experiences and adventures on the American frontier, highlighting his contributions to overland freighting and the Pony Express. The book offers an insightful view into the life and challenges faced by pioneers and settlers during a transformative period in American history. The opening of "Seventy Years on the Frontier" introduces Alexander Majors, who reflects on his childhood and early experiences. He recounts his family's migration to Missouri, detailing their encounters with the wilderness and the hardships involved in settling in an untamed land. Through vivid anecdotes, Majors depicts the frontier's stark realities, including the dangers posed by Indigenous populations and the challenges of survival. He shares touching memories of his mother and the resilience instilled in him from a young age, setting the stage for a life characterized by adventure and the forging of a new path across the American landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 42195 |
Release Date | Feb 25, 2013 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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