Broadax and Bayonet: The Role of the United States Army in the Development of the Northwest, 1815-1860 [INSCRIBED]

Prucha, Francis Paul; Edward M. Coffman (intro.)

ISBN 10: 0803251513 / ISBN 13: 9780803251519

Published by Bison Books-University of Nebraska Press, 1967

About this Item

INSCRIBED. Stiff color illus. wraps. Slight foxing along text block edges and one slight stain along top edge, otherwise as issued. Inscribed by author on front flyleaf, signed as "Paul," personalized, dated 22 Apr. 1995. 1st ptg. thus: 1995. xix,263 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Broadax and Bayonet: The Role of the United States Army in the Development of the Northwest, 1815-1860 [INSCRIBED]
• Publisher: Bison Books-University of Nebraska Press
• Publication Date: 1967
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803251513
• ISBN 13: 9780803251519
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

"In a style that is clear, unhurried and . . . vigorous, Francis P. Prucha has written a definitive study of [the] frontier army that was itself a pioneer. It pushed the line of occupation far beyond settlements. It raised crops, herded cattle, cut timber, quarried stone, built sawmills and performed the manifold duties of pioneers. It restrained lawless traders, pursued fugitives, ejected squatters, maintained order during peace negotiations and guarded Indians who came to receive annuities."-New York Times Book Review "A work of original research which stands almost alone in relating the Army's work to the peaceful processes of territorial expansion and social development. Studying the thirteen army posts established in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and northern Illinois, the author demonstrates their importance for Indian and land policy administration, as cash markets for the early settlers, and as centers of exploration, road-building, and cultural developments."-A Guide to the Study of the United States of America "Well-written. . . . a significant contribution to the study of . . . both the westward movement and our military establishment."-Mississippi Valley Historical Review Known for his books about American Indian government policy and the frontier army, Francis Paul Prucha, S.J., is an emeritus professor of history at Marquette University Introducing this edition is Edward M. Coffman, a professor of history at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and the author of The Old Army: A Portrait of the American Army in Peacetime, 1784-1898.

About the Author

Known for his books about American Indian government policy and the frontier army, Francis Paul Prucha, S.J., is an emeritus professor of history at Marquette University  Introducing this edition is Edward M. Coffman, a professor of history at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and the author of The Old Army: A Portrait of the American Army in Peacetime, 1784–1898.