Frederick Jackson Turner: Three History Classics

This file includes: The Character and Infuence of the Indian Trade in Wisconsin, The Frontier in American History, and The Rise of the New West. According to Wikipedia: "e;Frederick Jackson Turner (November 14, 1861 - March 14, 1932) was an American historian in the early 20th century. He is best known for his essay "e;The Significance of the Frontier in American History"e;, whose ideas are referred to as the Frontier Thesis. He is also known for his theories of geographical sectionalism. In recent years western history has seen pitched arguments over his Frontier Thesis, with the only point of agreement being his enormous impact on historical scholarship and the American mind."e;