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The course of empire
Bernard Augustine De Voto · 1952 · 647 pages
Description and travelIndians of North AmericaImperialismDiscoverers and explorersTerritorial expansionDiscovery and exploration
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About this book
From the 16th century through the year 1805, De Voto tells the story of American westward expansion, emphasizing that not only the promise of material gains but also the satisfactions of conquering a wilderness spurred on the indomitable explorers and pioneers.
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