About this book
From the 16th century through the year 1805, De Voto tells the story of American westward expansion, emphasizing that not only the promise of material gains but also the satisfactions of conquering a wilderness spurred on the indomitable explorers and pioneers.
Subjects
Description and travelIndians of North AmericaImperialismDiscoverers and explorersTerritorial expansionDiscovery and explorationHistoryDécouverte et explorationIndiens d'AmériqueKolonisatieDiscoveries in geographyHistoireExpansion territorialeFrontier and pioneer lifeUnited states, territorial expansionUnited states, description and travelAmerica, discovery and exploration