Frontier Folk by George Booth
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"Frontier Folk" by George Booth is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book delves into the life and culture of the people living on the American frontier during a time when the boundaries of civilization expanded into wilderness territories. It captures the complex social dynamics, economic activities, and the unique character types that define the frontier community. In "Frontier Folk," Booth paints a vivid picture of the personalities
and lifestyles that thrive in the shifting and often tumultuous environment of the frontier. He describes various groups, from nomadic settlers and miners in search of fortune to ranchers enjoying a more stable life among cattle. The author outlines the general lawlessness of the region where social hierarchies are based on individual reputation rather than wealth or education. Through humorous anecdotes and keen observations, Booth offers insights into the interactions and ideals of frontier life, reflecting themes of adventure, transience, and the inherent struggles of those who sought prosperity and freedom on the edge of civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Booth, George |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02001295 |
| Title | Frontier Folk |
| Credits |
Produced by Anna Hall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37110 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37110-8 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 381 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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