Description
Book SynopsisUsing a wealth of material culled from primary sources, Dunn paints a vivid picture of a world caught up in the winds of change, a world poised on the edge of revolution.
In the 15 years preceding the American Revolution, the existence of the frontier exerted a dominant influence on the colonial economy.
Trade ReviewThis work offers an in-depth look at life on the American frontier in the decades leading up to the Revolutionary War….[t]here is a wealth of information to be found here….[a] useful resource for research papers. Recommended. * Library Media Connection *
[P]resents an informative and often surprising survey that provides valuable insight into areas often neglected by other historians. Relying heavily on primary sources, Dunn illustrates the grinding life of solitary farmers, the rapidly evolving culture of various Native American groups, and the role of women and slaves in the economy. This is a well-researched and very readable examination of frontier life that has value for both specialists and general readers with an interest in the period. * Booklist *
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction The Indians The French Farmers The French Traders The Settlers The New York Traders The Pennsylvania Traders The Merchants Illinois The Women The Slaves and Indentured Servants The Army Conclusion
