Making of the American West: People and Perspectives

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A richly researched, evocative account of the individuals and institutions involved in the settling of the non-Indian West-and of the impact of the development of the West on the nation as a whole. * A series of primary documents that give insight into direct experiences of groups featured and debates about Western issues at the time * A rich variety of images and illustrations depicting the people and places covered in the book and capturing the various myths of the West circulated at the time

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"Recommended. All academic libraries; lower-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers." - Choice

Author Bio

Benjamin H. Johnson is associate professor of history at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.