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Book SynopsisOffers a critical assessment of the life, works, and ideas of Herbert E Bolton (1870-1953), a leading historian of the American West, Mexico, and Latin America. This title explores his life against the backdrop of the cultural and political controversies of his day.
Trade Review"Scholars curious about Bolton's resume will discover much of interest." -- Gerard Helferich Wall Street Journal "The most comprehensive biography of one of America's most important historians... A delightfully written book." -- Benny Joseph Andres, Jr Southern California Quarterly "Compelling... Hurtado skillfully narrates Bolton's career." -- John Nieto-Phillips Journal of American History
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments A Note on Language Introduction: The Border Lord 1. The Scholars' Hard Road 2. A Gathering at Lake Mendota 3. Gone to Texas 4. Many Roads to California 5. In Stephens's Grove 6. Foundations of Empire 7. Teachers and Students--Worlds Apart 8. Of Presidents and Politics 9. Race, Place, and Heroes 10. Exploration, Empire, and Patrimony 11. The Grand Patriarch 12. Bury My Heart at Corte Madera 13. Western Revolt and Retirement 14. Defending the Empire 15. The Fading Pageant 16. The Emperor Departs Afterword: The Debatable Legacy Abbreviations Used in the Notes Notes Bibliography Index
