The Westward Movement

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.0
Word count
329K words
Chapters
33

Tags

English Originals World History Adventure JourneyHumanistic CareCivic AwarenessGeography ScienceSocial Observation

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Westward Movement by Charles L. BarstowAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains, Release Date: Aug 5, 2014

Editor's review

This is an English history book on the American Westward Movement by Charles L. Barstow, released free as an e-book by Project Gutenberg and classified under American local history for the trans-Mississippi West and the Great Plains. It is not a novel or a sensational frontier tale but a relatively systematic narrative of America's westward expansion, suitable as an introductory or supplementary English reader on the subject. Its value lies in being free and easy to obtain, moderate in length, and preserving the historical narrative perspective of the original book; readers can thereby encounter the language and framework of early American historical writing. Read it within its specific historical context, note the narrative stance of its time, and compare it with more modern research. It suits readers interested in American history and frontier history who want to read on electronic devices in spare moments, and English learners using historical original material for extensive reading.

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Reading tips

  1. Skim the table of contents and chapter titles first to build a timeline and geographic framework of the Westward Movement.
  2. Prepare a map of the United States and mark the regions and routes mentioned while reading.
  3. Make brief notes on unfamiliar place names and historical figures; no need to verify every word.
  4. After finishing, compare with a modern overview of American history and note differences in narrative perspective.

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English? The text is in English. It is a public-domain e-book released by Project Gutenberg, with both title and content in English, suitable for readers with some English reading ability; beginners can read with a dictionary or reference materials.
Is this book suitable for systematically studying the American Westward Movement? It can serve as an introduction or supplementary material, but not as the sole textbook. It offers an older historical narrative and lacks modern academic discussion and the latest research; use it alongside a contemporary general American history or course lectures.
What background knowledge is needed before reading? It helps to have a general understanding of U.S. territorial expansion after independence and the geography west of the Mississippi, and to know the basic time frame of the Westward Movement. Basic English reading ability for history is enough to start; no other monographs need be read first.

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