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The book chronicles the early development of the Western United States during the period 1830‑1843, concentrating on frontier and pioneer life in Montana. Drawing from historical records, it offers a broad view of the social, economic, and environmental forces that shaped the region’s early history. The account’s large‑type format makes it accessible to a wide readership and offers an engaging perspective on the settlement of the West.
First publish date: 1947
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: A. B. Guthrie
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