Title: At the edge of empire : the backcountry in British North America /
Authors: Hinderaker, Eric.; Mancall, Peter C.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press,
Year: 2003
Subjects: Regionalism United States History; Regionalism United States History; British United States History; British United States History; Frontier and pioneer life United States; United States Geography.; United States History; United States Civilization; United States History
Abstract: During the 17th century, the Western border region of North America which existed just beyond the British imperial reach became an area of opportunity, intrigue and conflict for the diverse peoples - Europeans and Indians alike - who lived there. This book examines the complex society there.
Contents: Sir Humphrey Gilbert's mission to the west -- Mainland encounters -- Conflicts and captives -- New horizons -- Clash of Empires -- Backcountry revolution -- Daniel Boone's America -- At the edge of Empire.