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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the turbulent history of westward expansion in the United States, specifically focusing on the period following the American Revolution. The author delves into the complex relationship between the fledgling nation and its Native American neighbors, detailing the various treaties signed and broken, as well as the violent conflicts that erupted on the frontier. The book offers a nuanced perspective on the westward movement, highlighting the motivations, challenges, and consequences of white settlers encroaching on indigenous lands. The author provides a vivid portrayal of the early pioneers who settled Tennessee, showcasing their resilience and struggle to establish a life in a harsh and unforgiving environment. The narrative illuminates the economic and political forces that fueled westward expansion, including land speculation and the influence of powerful figures like William Blount, the first governor of Tennessee. It also examines the role of European powers, particularly Spain, in manipulating Native American tribes and contributing to the ongoing tensions and violence. By examining the frontier conflicts through the lens of individual stories and the perspectives of both settlers and Native Americans, the author provides a powerful and insightful account of the westward expansion, revealing the moral complexities and lasting impact of this pivotal period in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

First editions of the first three books in President Theodore Rooseveltâs monumental work. Octavo, three volumes of four bound in half cloth with gilt titles to the spines, top edges gilt. Presentation copy, inscribed by Roosevelt on the front free endpaper of volume I, "James Carleton Young Esq with regards of the author, Theodore Roosevelt." The recipient, James Carleton Young was a book collector known as the "King of Books" for his collection of tens of thousands of books, many of which were signed. In his later years, the volume and complexity of his collection required a full-time staff to catalogue and manage. Until his later years he would personally maintain an ambitious correspondence, sending on average over a dozen letters per day with copies of monographs to their authors requesting autographs. Despite having amassed a sizable fortune as a real estate mogul, the expenses incurred by his bibliomania eventually forced him to have his collection auctioned off by Anderson Galleries in New York. In near fine condition. "The Winning of the West remains one of the greatest works of western history. . . . [It] reflects the character of its author. It is sometimes quirky and full of prejudices and blind spots, but it is cultivated and sweeping in its learning and encompassing in its judgments" (John Milton Cooper Jr).

The Standard Library edition of Roosevelt's monumental work. Octavo, 4 volumes, original publisher's cloth with gilt titles and botanical gilt tooling to the spine, gilt topstain, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Roosevelt to volume one, illustrated with folding maps and other plates. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by Theodore Roosevelt while in The White House on the front free endpaper of Vol. I, "with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt Dec 16th 1904." In near fine condition, ownership inscription beneath Roosevelt's inscription, "This book was signed for Marsh Klock Powers G.F.K." Each volume is housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. An exceptional set, rare and desirable. "The Winning of the West remains one of the greatest works of western history. . . . [It] reflects the character of its author. It is sometimes quirky and full of prejudices and blind spots, but it is cultivated and sweeping in its learning and encompassing in its judgments" (John Milton Cooper Jr).

Black and white plates, maps, some folding. (illustrator). Daniel Boone Edition, #138 of 200 sets. Roosevelt's historical account of the exploration and settlement of the United States, from the Alleghanies to the Pacific Ocean. This is the coveted Daniel Boone Edition of this work, published in 1900 with an original sheet of Theodore Roosevelt's handwritten manuscript bound into the first volume. The volumes are stunningly bound in full green crushed morocco with floral ornaments in gilt to corners of boards. Inside covers inlaid with red suede with red suede doublures. Inside borders ruled and ornamented in gilt. Top edges gilt, other edges uncut. Ref. COLE A11l, binding A. Near fine. All spines somewhat browned, a few light scuffs, otherwise a fine, sturdy, set of this spectacular edition. Full leather over boards. Quartos. Over 1,500 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. ROOSEVELT, THEODORE. (1858-1919). 26th President of the United States. The Daniel Boone Edition of his: The Winning of the West. First Edition. Set #120 of only 200 thus issued. G.P. Putnam s Sons, New York, 1900. Four hefty volumes. Brown leather spines with gilt lettering. Extremely fine condition throughout. Illustrated with numerous plates and five folding maps. Tipped to front free end paper is the following Autograph Manuscript page, all in Roosevelt s hand. It is an excerpt from the fourth volume of Roosevelt s Winning of the West. He writes: of capacity as a general was so largely accountable. Washington and his administration were not free from blame. It was foolish to attempt a campaign against the Northwestern Indians with men who had only been trained for six months, and who were enlisted at the absurd price of two dollars a month. Moreover, there were needless delays in forwarding the troops to Fort Washington; and the commissary department was badly managed. Washington was not directly responsible for any of these shortcomings; he very wisely left to the Secretary of War, Knox, the immediate control of the whole matter, seeking . Tobias Lear, Washington s Private Secretary as quoted by both Custis and Rush. The report of an eyewitness. See also Lodge s Washington, p. 94. Denny, in his journal, merely mentions that he went at once to the Secretary of War s office on the evening of the 19th, and does not speak of seeing Washington until the following morning. On the strength of this omission one or two of St. Clair s apologists have striven to represent the whole account of Washington s wrath as apocryphal; but the attempt is puerile; the relation comes from an eyewitness who had no possible motive to distort the facts. The Secretary of War, Knox, was certain to inform Washington of the disaster the very evening he heard of it; and whether he sent Denny, or another messenger, or went himself is unimportant. Lear might very well have been mistaken as to the messenger who brought the news; but he could not have been mistaken about Washington s speech . By the time the final volume of Theodore Roosevelt s The Winning of the West appeared in 1896 its author was widely recognized as a serious historian and a major national intellectual. For his history of the early frontier, Roosevelt drew upon the frontier thesis proposed by Frederick Jackson Turner at the Chicago World s Fair in 1893, and retraced the ascendance of the American nation as the nation expanded ever westward. During the course of his research, Roosevelt came to see that stories of Native Americans abducting Anglo-American settlers occupied an important place in America s early national literature. Roosevelt drew upon such abductions and their aftermath in a number of instances, as in Mad Anthony Wayne: and the Fight at the Fallen Timbers, the second chapter of volume 4 of The Winning of the West, where Roosevelt relates the story of the Miller brothers, William and Christopher. While still young, the two boys were taken captive near their Kentucky home by the Shawnee. Raised as members of their abductors tribe, the two brothers parted ways when they reached maturity. At about 24 years of age, William, who had long wished to return to white society, did so; Christopher, who had grown to love his adoptive family, remained behind. The two separated, and William imagined he would never see his brother again. In June of 1794, William Miller was serving as a scout under the command of General Mad Anthony Wayne when he was ordered to capture a Native warrior for interrogation. Accompanied by two other scouts, Miller came upon three Native Americans preparing a mean. The soldiers worked their way towards their prospective captive under the cover of heavy bush, and once within range fired upon two of the Natives. Both were killed. The third ran, leaping down a steep river bank into a muddy river. The scouts continued their pursuit, and the Native American, aware. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing INSCRIBED and SIGNED by Theodore Roosevelt. This edition is limited to 200 copies, of which this is number 175, with a leaf of Roosevelt's original manuscript. All four books are in bound in the publisher's cloth and are in excellent condition. The bindings are tight with NO cocking or leaning with minor wear to the boards. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the books. The ORIGINAL maps are present in each book. A wonderful presentation copy authentically SIGNED by the author. Signed by Author(s).