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Description edit
Histories tend to emphasize conquest by Anglo-Americans as the driving force behind the development of the American West. In this fresh interpretation, Jay Gitlin argues that the activities of the French are crucial to understanding the phenomenon of westward expansion. The Seven Years War... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Pierre Chouteau Jr.: Add a description of this character.
- Auguste Chouteau
- William Clark
- Robidoux
- Francois
- Sarpy
- Charles Gratiot
- Bernard Pratte
- Benton
- Joseph Campau
- Pierre Melicourt Papin
- Madame Chouteau
- A. P. Chouteau
- Antoine
- Wilkinson
- Pierre Jr.
- Cyprien
- Cerre
- Pierre Menard
- John Jacob Astor
- Lucas
- Henri
- Lewis
- Louis
- Frederick
- Laforce
- Genevieve
- Jefferson
- Emilie
- Marie Therese
- Mercier
- Sophie
- Delawares
- Charles P. Chouteau
- Hyacinthe
- John R. Williams
- Mcleod
- Berenice
- Berthold
Setting & Locations edit
- Upper Missouri
- Detroit
- New Mexico
- France
- United States
- New Orleans
- Montreal
- Canada
- Quebec
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Illinois Country
- Vincennes
- New York City
- Kansas City
- St. Vrain
- Indiana
- Mississippi Valley
- Washington
- North America
- St. Paul
- Oklahoma
- Spain
- Virginia
- Ohio
- Taos
- Kaskaskia
- Philadelphia
- London
- Shawnee
- Paris
- Texas
- St. Joseph
- New England
- Cahokia
- Arkansas
- St. Domingue
- Pennsylvania
- Iowa
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Lamar Series in Western History. (publisher series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jay Gitlin (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Yale University Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 2, 2009
ISBN: 030010118X
Page Count: 288
Publisher: Yale University Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 2, 2009
ISBN: 030010118X
Page Count: 288
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 978.01
Subjects edit
- Books › History › Americas › United States › 19th Century › Old West
- Books › History › Americas › United States › State & Local › South
- Books › History › Europe › France
- Books › History › World
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