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The first West : writing from the American frontier, 1776-1860 /

This is an anthology of literary works concerned with or originating in the Trans-Appalachian region from the Declaration of Independence to the onset of the Civil War.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Watts, Edward, 1964-, Rachels, David
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.
Subjects:
American literature > West (U.S.)
Frontier and pioneer life > West (U.S.) > History > Sources.
American literature > Revolutionary period, 1775-1783.
Frontier and pioneer life > Literary collections.
West (U.S.) > Literary collections.
American literature > 1783-1850.
Description
Summary:This is an anthology of literary works concerned with or originating in the Trans-Appalachian region from the Declaration of Independence to the onset of the Civil War.
Physical Description:xvi, 944 pages : maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 942-944).
ISBN:0195141334 (pbk. : acid-free paper)