At the edge of empire
Subtitle: the backcountry in British North America
By: Eric Hinderaker and Peter C. Mancall.
Contributors: Mancall, Peter C.
Series: Regional perspectives on early America
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Baltimore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 210
Subjects: Frontier and pioneer life -- United States; British -- United States -- History -- 17th century; British -- United States -- History -- 18th century; Regionalism -- United States -- History -- 17th century; Regionalism -- United States -- History -- 18th century; United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775; United States -- Civilization -- To 1783; United States -- Geography
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.