Wondrous Times on the Frontier: America During the 1800s

Wondrous Times on the Frontier: America During the 1800s

A lively, anecdotal history of life in the American West during the nineteenth century

Frontier life, Dee Brown writes, â€œwas hard, unpleasant most of the time,â€ and â€œ lacking in almost all amenities or creature comforts.â€ And yet, tall tales were the genre of the day, and humor, both light and dark, was abundant. In this historical account, Brown examines the aspects of the frontier spirit that would come to assume so central a position in American mythology. Split into sectionsâ€”â€œGambling, Violence, and Merriment,â€ â€œLawyers, Newsmen, and Other Professionals,â€ and â€œMisunderstood Minoritiesâ€”it is mindful in its correction of certain stereotypes of Western life, and is a mesmerizing account of an untamed nation and its wild, resilient settlers. Â Â
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This ebook features an illustrated biography of Dee Brown including rare photos from the authorâ€™s personal collection.
Country USA
Manufacturer Open Road Media
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-10-23
Format Kindle eBook

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