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Westward the Way: The Character and Development of the Louisiana Territory as Seen by Artists and Writers of the Nineteenth Century (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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WE have lived long, but this is the noblest work of our lives. Robert Livingstone, American Minister to France thus ad dressed himself to James Monroe, special envoy of President Jefferson, the two statesmen having just purchased Louisiana on behalf of the United States. The place was Paris; the date, May 2, 1803. The follow ing year on March 9, Major Amos Stoddard of the United States Army crossed the Mississippi in a rowboat and the next day hoisted the Ameri can flag in St. Louis. This simple ceremony symbolized a political event that was to change the course of modern history. The United States had assumed final possession of its new domain, a vast area which doubled the size of the young Republic virtually overnight.
This book, and the exhibition on which it is based, has been as sembled to honor the great event - that noblest work which took place one hundred and fifty years ago - the Louisiana Purchase.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the heart of the American West, offering a firsthand glimpse into its untamed frontier through the lens of 19th-century artists and writers. The volume illuminates the era when the Louisiana Territory, a vast and unexplored wilderness, was first traversed by explorers and settlers, capturing the essence of a land and its people transitioning from the wilderness into the burgeoning United States. Through vivid artwork and compelling narratives, this book offers a unique perspective on the transformative period that shaped the American West, inviting readers on a poignant journey through its landscapes, wildlife, and the lives of its inhabitants. Blending historical and artistic perspectives, this book celebrates the spirit of discovery that propelled the exploration and settlement of the American West, a pivotal chapter in the nation's 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. Seller Inventory # 9780282405892_0
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