The Frontier in American HistoryDover Publications, 1996 - 375 halaman One of the most influential and important books written about the impact of frontier life on a transplanted civilization. Reprinted from original 1920 edition, this edition lucidly reflects Jackson's thoughts on the frontier's role in promoting self-reliance, independence, democracy, immigration and westward expansion. A classic for students, teachers, and general readers. |
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... acre tract as the site of the " co - habitation . " Within this two hundred acres each member was to have a half - acre lot for liv- ing upon , and a right to two hundred acres next adjacent , until the thirty thousand acres were taken ...
... acre tract as the site of the " co - habitation . " Within this two hundred acres each member was to have a half - acre lot for liv- ing upon , and a right to two hundred acres next adjacent , until the thirty thousand acres were taken ...
Halaman 101
... acres , and two shillings quit - rents . In 1732 this became fifteen and one - half pounds , with a quit - rent of a ... acres occupied between 1732 and 1740 , it is estimated that 400,000 acres were settled without grants.72 ...
... acres , and two shillings quit - rents . In 1732 this became fifteen and one - half pounds , with a quit - rent of a ... acres occupied between 1732 and 1740 , it is estimated that 400,000 acres were settled without grants.72 ...
Halaman 123
... acres on the Western waters , or a thousand for those who came prior to 1778 , was , in substance , the con- tinuation of a system familiar in the Old West . The grants to Beverley , of over a hundred thousand acres in the Valley ...
... acres on the Western waters , or a thousand for those who came prior to 1778 , was , in substance , the con- tinuation of a system familiar in the Old West . The grants to Beverley , of over a hundred thousand acres in the Valley ...
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CHAPTER | 36 |
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY | 177 |
VII | 205 |
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