The Frontier In American History

The Frontier In American History is a non-fiction book written by Frederick Jackson Turner, an American historian, in 1920. The book is a collection of essays that explore the significance of the American frontier in shaping the country's history and identity. Turner argues that the frontier was a critical factor in the development of American democracy, individualism, and national character. He contends that the frontier experience created a unique American culture that was different from that of Europe and other parts of the world. The book also discusses the challenges and conflicts that arose as the frontier moved westward, including clashes with Native Americans, the impact of industrialization and urbanization, and the closing of the frontier in 1890. Overall, The Frontier In American History is a seminal work that has influenced the study of American history and the interpretation of the country's past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.