9781025490274 - the taming of the frontier von aikman, duncan (3 Ergebnisse)
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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Taming of the Frontier' is a compelling historical survey that examines the transition of the American West from a rugged, lawless expanse into a collection of settled and standardized communities. Duncan Aikman provides a detailed exploration of how the once-wild outposts of the frontier-inclu…ding cities like El Paso, San Francisco, and Cheyenne-eventually succumbed to the pressures of civilization and civic order.The work delves into the social and cultural shifts that occurred as the untamed spirit of the pioneers was gradually replaced by modern commerce, conventional morality, and administrative governance. Aikman offers a poignant reflection on the cost of progress, questioning whether the unique character and rugged individualism of the West were sacrificed in the pursuit of respectability. Through sharp observation and vivid narrative, the author captures the personalities and events that defined these territories during their most volatile years.As a significant piece of Western Americana, 'The Taming of the Frontier' remains an essential read for those interested in the history of United States expansion, urban development, and the enduring legacy of the frontier myth. It provides a critical look at the domestication of a region that once defined the American identity through its wildness and independence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
