Frederick Jackson Turner

This hugely influential work marked a turning point in US history and culture, arguing that the nation&rsquo;s expansion into the Great West was directly linked to its unique spirit: a rugged individualism forged at the juncture between civilization and wilderness, which &ndash; for better or worse &ndash; lies at the heart of American identity today. <br/>
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The Significance of the Frontier in American History

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