In 1805, when William Clark first spotted the Pacific Oceanhighlighting the famous Lewis and Clark expedition across the continentit marked the beginning of a massive westward movement that lasted through the century. Westward Expansion provides a rare glimpse into the day-to-day experiences of pioneering Americans as they followed Lewis and Clarks lead, risking their lives to explore, farm, seek their fortunes, and establish communities in what had been considered a vast wilderness. Through rich primary sources, youll find yourself living and working alongside the brave men and women who came to typify the American West, including pioneers from the eastern states, from Europe, and from Asia; Native Americans defending their homeland; freed slaves searching to carve their own destinies out of Americas wilderness; prospectors searching for gold and silver; and many other colorful characters.
From Daniel Boones account of first exploring Old Kentucky to Chief Josephs explanation of why he would no longer fight against the U. S. Army, Westward Expansion presents a wealth of period documents, including diaries, letters, articles, advertisements, speeches, and more, from both famous figures and ordinary citizens. Find out how all of these American voices working together helped make this country what it is today.
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In 1805, when William Clark first spotted the Pacific Oceanhighlighting the famous Lewis and Clark expedition across the continentit marked the beginning of a massive westward movement that lasted through the century. Westward Expansion provides a rare glimpse into the day-to-day experiences of pioneering Americans as they followed Lewis and Clarks lead, risking their lives to explore, farm, seek their fortunes, and establish communities in what had been considered a vast wilderness. Through rich primary sources, youll find yourself living and working alongside the brave men and women who came to typify the American West, including pioneers from the eastern states, from Europe, and from Asia; Native Americans defending their homeland; freed slaves searching to carve their own destinies out of Americas wilderness; prospectors searching for gold and silver; and many other colorful characters.
From Daniel Boones account of first exploring Old Kentucky to Chief Josephs explanation of why he would no longer fight against the U. S. Army, Westward Expansion presents a wealth of period documents, including diaries, letters, articles, advertisements, speeches, and more, from both famous figures and ordinary citizens. Find out how all of these American voices working together helped make this country what it is today.
Imprint | John Wiley & Sons |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | American Heritage, American Voices Series |
Release date | July 2003 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | July 2003 |
Authors | D.C. King |
Dimensions | 243 x 188 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 144 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-471-44394-0 |
Barcode | 9780471443940 |
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LSN | 0-471-44394-8 |