Chronology of the American West: From 23,000 B.C.E. through the Twentieth Century

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Spanning the history of the American West from the earliest human communities to the close of the 20th century, this volume includes well-known historical events, as well as critical points in the social and cultural history of the region, such as the Exoduster migration to Kansas and the debut of Walt Disney's theme park in Anaheim, California. It also examines the multiracial and multiethnic character of the region from a variety of perspectives, times and places. The chronology unfolds in four parts: the Native West (c. 30,000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.), the imperial West (1500-1840), the incorported West (1841-1932) and the contested West (1932-2001). Each section opens with an overview of the major events and historical trends of the period, locating them in the larger scope of the history of the region and the nation. Sidebars offer biographical portraits of important figures and extend analysis of important events.

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"Zeman provides much Native American, Hispanic, cultural, environmental, and business history in addition to more traditional fare." - C&RL News "Zeman has produced a balanced, well-rounded chronology ... Chronology of the American West is intended for everyone interested in the development of the West and is recommened for high school, public, and academic libraries." - Booklist "[A] fresh look at the history of the region ... Academic libraries and medium to large public libraries will want this book, as will any library with an interest in the American West." - Reference & User Services Quarterly "Concise and expertly edited, this chronology is a welcome addition to reference works about the American West ... Attractively formatted with black and white illustrations throughout, the book is accessible and pleasing to use. Highly recommended for all academic libraries." - Choice "This is a professional work that will interest the public because of its clarity and scope. This book is highly recommended for all libraries with history collections. It will be useful for many constituencies, from schoolchildren writing research reports to historians who need to see the broad outlines and contexts of historical events." - American Reference Books Annual

Author Bio

Scott C. Zeman, Ph.D., is assistant professor of history at New Mexico Tech University.