Frederick Jackson Turner
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Frederick Jackson Turner (1861-1932) presented an essay at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893 that would change the study of American History forever. This essay would ultimately be published with twelve supporting articles to form "The Frontier in American History". Turner was an innovator in that he was one of the first to call attention to the Frontier as an integral part of the study of The United States of America. Turner himself grew up on...
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Frederick Jackson Turner's seminal study of Wisconsin's trading posts sheds light on the crucial role played by trade in the interactions between Native American tribes and European settlers. This insightful work explores the cultural, economic, and political ramifications of the fur trade, showing how it impacted the lives of both Native Americans and white Americans. With its interdisciplinary approach and nuanced analysis, this book is a must-read...
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A Dusty Tomes Audio BookIn Cooperation with Spoken Realms
Rise of the New West 1819—1829 by Frederick Jackson Turner, PhD Professor of American History at the University of Wisconsin.
Narrated by Joseph Tabler.
Volume 14 of 27 in The American Nation: A History From Original Sources by Associated Scholars published by Harper Brothers (1904—1918). Edited by Albert Bushnell Hart, Professor of History at Harvard University.
In the Editor's Introduction...
