The light shines from the West

Description:

"An exploration of the innovations and expansions that have shaped the West and the American landscape from 1800 to today, this groundbreaking book shines a light on the stories of the people and places integral to the development of our nation. From land genealogy to the politics that form when new land and cultures are discovered, this book provides an overdue and insightful overview of western American history."--Provided by publisher.

subjects: History,  Civilization,  Discovery and exploration,  Territorial expansion,  Discoveries in geography,  Grenzgebiet,  Siedlung,  Landnahme,  Regionalentwicklung,  Identität,  Weststaaten

Places: West (U.S.),  United States,  West United States,  USA