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Previously Published Under The Title Throne Of Gracethe Explosive True Saga Of The Legendary Adventurer Jedediah Smith And The Mountain Men Who Explored The American Frontier, Written By New York Times Bestselling Authors Of Blood And Treasure Bob Drury And Tom Clavin.It Is The Early 19Th Century, And The Land Recently Purchased By President Thomas Jefferson Stretches West For Thousands Of Miles. Who Inhabits This Vast New Garden Of Eden? What Strange Beasts And Natural Formations Can Be Found? Thus Was The Birth Of Manifest Destiny And The Resulting Bloody Battles With Indigenous Tribes Encountered By White Explorers. Also In This Volatile Mix Are The Grizzled Fur Trappers And Mountain Men, Waging War Against The Native American Tribes Whose Lands They Traverse.This Is The Setting Of First To Go West, And The Guide To This Epic Narrative Is Arguably AmericaS Greatest Yet Most Unsung Pathfinder, Jedediah Smith. His Explorations Into The Forested Frontiers On Both Sides Of The Rocky Mountains And All The Way To The West Coast Would Become The Stuff Of Legend. Thanks To Painstaking Research And Riveting Writing, The Story Of The Making Of Modern America Is Told Through The Eyes Of Both The Ordinary And Memorable Men And Women, Settlers And Indigenous, Who Witnessed It. But ItS Smith Who Drives The Narrative With His Trailblazing Path Through The Unexplored Terrain Of The American West.The First To Go West Is A Gripping Yarn That Drops The Reader Into The Center Of An Underreported Era And Introduces One Of The Great Explorers In American History.
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While the content of 'American Ambition' is interesting, I have to say the delivery was a letdown. The book arrived late and with a dented cover. I still enjoyed reading it, but the packaging could’ve been better!
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Derek Thompson
Not What I Expected
I bought this thinking it’d be more about the conquests. Instead, it dives deep into Smith's personal life, which wasn't as engaging for me. While it's well-written, I was hoping for more action-based narrative. Mixed feelings here!
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Emily Johnson
Fascinating Historical Read
I picked up 'American Ambition' for a book club, and it really sparked some great discussions! The journey of Jedediah Smith is so well detailed, making it feel like I was right there with him. I love historical books, and this one did not disappoint!
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Chloe Nguyen
A Unique Perspective on Expansion
As someone who's into frontier history, this book gave me a fresh look at American expansion. Jedediah Smith's experiences are relatable and thrilling. The author's storytelling really brings the era to life!
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Samuel Morales
Interesting, but Slow in Parts
The book about Jedediah Smith had some fascinating moments, but there were sections that felt a bit dragged out. I appreciated the detail, but I wish it had picked up the pace a bit more. Still, it's a solid read for anyone into American history!
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