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The Essential West: Collected Essays,New
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Scholars and enthusiasts of western American history have praised Elliott West as a distinguished historian and an accomplished writer, and this book proves them right on both counts. Capitalizing on Wests wide array of interests, this collection of his essays touches on topics ranging from viruses and the telegraph to children, bison, and Larry McMurtry. Drawing from the past three centuries, West weaves the western story into that of the nation and the world beyond, from Kansas and Montana to Haiti, Africa, and the court of Louis XV.Divided into three sections, the volume begins with conquest. West is not the first historian to write about Lewis and Clark, but he is the first to contrast their expedition with Mungo Parks contemporaneous journey in Africa. The Lewis and Clark expedition, West begins, is one of the most overrated events in American historyand one of the most revealing. The humor of this insightful essay is a chief characteristic of the whole book, which comprises ten chapters previously published in major journals and magazinesbut revised for this editionand four brandnew ones.West is well known for his writings about frontier family life, especially the experiences of children at work and play. Fans of his earlier books on these subjects will not be disappointed. In a final section, he looks at the West of myth and imagination, in part to show that our fantasies about the West are worth studying precisely because they have been so at odds with the real West. In essays on buffalo, Jesse James and the McMurtry novel Lonesome Dove, West directs his formidable powers to subjects that continue to shape our understandingand often our misunderstandingof the American West, past and present.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Essential West'? A: 'The Essential West' explores the history of the American West through a collection of essays by Elliott West, highlighting various topics from conquest to cultural myths.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Essential West'? A: The book is written by Elliott West, a renowned historian known for his work on western American history.
- Q: When was 'The Essential West' published? A: 'The Essential West' was published on May 28, 2014.
- Q: What kind of essays are included in this book? A: The book contains ten revised essays previously published in major journals and four new essays that delve into topics related to the American West.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Essential West' have? A: 'The Essential West' consists of 346 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Essential West' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Essential West' suitable for scholars? A: Yes, 'The Essential West' is praised by scholars and enthusiasts of western American history for its insightful analyses and engaging writing.
- Q: Are there any specific topics covered in 'The Essential West'? A: The essays cover a range of topics including the Lewis and Clark expedition, bison, and cultural myths surrounding the West, among others.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Essential West' is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Is this book a reprint edition? A: 'The Essential West' is a reprint edition, which includes revised content from earlier publications.