Publisher's Synopsis
Discover the untold story of America's westward expansion in Beyond the Frontier: Hidden Conflicts and Lost Communities of the American West. This riveting account peels back the layers of myth and legend to reveal the brutal realities of frontier life-a saga of forgotten battles, displaced Indigenous nations, and lost communities that have shaped our nation in ways rarely acknowledged.
Through engaging storytelling and meticulously researched narratives, this book uncovers:
- The violent skirmishes and state-sanctioned atrocities that led to the mass execution of Native warriors.
- The rise and tragic fall of independent Black settlements and the role of African American soldiers caught between empires.
- How settler uprisings and anti-slavery laws ignited conflicts that ultimately led to Texas Independence.
- The quiet yet devastating end of westward expansion, driven by climate, corruption, and the harsh realities of frontier life.
By combining compelling narrative with fresh historical insights, Beyond the Frontier challenges conventional narratives and invites readers to reconsider what they thought they knew about American progress. Whether you're a scholar, student, or curious history buff, this book offers a powerful exploration of the forgotten frontiers and the human cost behind America's expansion.
Forgotten Frontiers, Westward Expansion, Indigenous Resistance, Lost Communities, Hidden Conflicts, American Frontier History, Manifest Destiny.
