The Far West and the Great Plains in Transition, 1859-1900 (New American Nation Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060914483 ISBN 13: 9780060914486

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1989

Traces the development of the Far West and Great Plains after the passing of the California gold rush, followed by cattlemen, merchants, and bankers

From Library Journal:

Paul focuses on the development of the mining industry, which he believes was the primary factor in encouraging settlement in the West. The development of cities and improvements in transportation and agriculture are viewed as responses to the needs of the miners. Only the Mormons are not placed into this framework. Although one can disagree with Paul's view, it does serve as a means of organizing and interpreting a large mass of historical data, which Paul does very well. A useful introduction to a complex subject; for most libraries. Stephen H. Peters, Northern Michigan Univ. Lib., Marquette
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