The Conquest of the Old Southwest; the romantic story of the early pioneers…
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"The Conquest of the Old Southwest: The Romantic Story of the Early Pioneers" by Archibald Henderson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the dramatic southward and westward expansion of European settlers onto the American continent during the 18th century, focusing on their struggles and triumphs as they confront both environmental challenges and indigenous populations. At the start of the book, the author emphasizes the significant
sociopolitical transformations stimulated by the migration of peoples into the Old Southwest. He describes the relentless and adventurous spirit of early pioneers who ventured into the wilderness, many vividly depicted through the tale of a single family's journey. These pioneers contended with harsh conditions, conflicts with Native Americans, and the overall chaos of expanding civilization, setting the stage for a broader examination of how such movements shaped America's national character and democratic ideals. Henderson's narrative intertwines personal stories with broader historical events, indicating the complex dynamics that influenced the formation of society in the emerging American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Henderson, Archibald, 1877-1963 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Conquest of the Old Southwest; the romantic story of the early pioneers into Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Kentucky, 1740-1790 |
| Credits | Dianne Bean, Robert Homa and Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F396: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley |
| Subject | Kentucky -- History -- To 1792 |
| Subject | Southwest, Old -- History |
| Subject | Tennessee -- History |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, Old |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2390 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-02390-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 859 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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