The Frontier

By Ward Platt

Book Overview

The Frontier by Platt and Ward is a non-fiction book that explores the history of the American frontier. The authors examine the various events and people that shaped the frontier, including the conflicts between settlers and Native Americans, the expansion of the railroads, and the impact of the Gold Rush. They also delve into the social and cultural changes that occurred during this time, such as the rise of cowboy culture and the emergence of new forms of entertainment. Throughout the book, Platt and Ward use primary sources and historical documents to provide a detailed and nuanced picture of life on the frontier. Overall, The Frontier is a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most important periods in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162746521
• ISBN13: 9781162746524
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"