The Last American Frontier

The Last American Frontier by Frederic L. Paxson delves into the expansion of the American frontier and the conquest of the Great American Desert. It explores the impact of the ration system on Native Americans real estate speculation along western railways key figures like Red Cloud and Roman Nose and significant events such as the Sand Creek massacre. The narrative also highlights the struggles between settlers and Native American tribes particularly the Sioux providing a comprehensive overview of the challenges and conflicts during this period of American West development.