The Ohio Frontier: Crucible of the Old Northwest, 1720-1830 by R. Douglas Hurt (

Description: The Ohio Frontier by R. Douglas Hurt The first major reassessment of Ohios frontier period in fifty years. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Ohio Frontier Crucible of the Old Northwest, 1720-1830 R. Douglas Hurt "Finally, after nearly twenty-five years, a high-quality general history of the frontier period of the state of Ohio...a dynamic account of the Ohio frontier that should delight both transappalachian frontier scholars and interested amateurs." --E. J. Fabyan, Vincennes University History "...a vivid panorama of the transitional years when Ohio evolved from a raw frontier territory to an established province of an ever-expanding nation." --Margaret Flanagan Booklist The Ohio frontier was always a land of violence, opportunity, and refuge for both Indians and whites. It served as the political, economic, and social foundation for the settlement of the Old Northwest. First settled by migrating Native Americans about 1720 and later by white Americans, Ohio became the crucible which set Indian and military policy throughout the region. Nowhere on the American frontier was the clash of cultures more violent than in the Ohio country.There, Shawnees, Wyandots, and Delawares, among others, fought to preserve their land claims against an army that was incompetent at the beginning but highly trained and disciplined at the end.This book will appeal top anyone interested in the history of Ohio and the military, social, political, and economic history of the American frontier. A History of the Trans-Appalachian Frontier Series--Walter Nugent and Malcolm Rohrbough, general editors Notes The first major reassessment of Ohios frontier period in fifty years. Back Cover In the first major reassessment of the Ohio frontier period in more than fifty years, R. Douglas Hurt provides a sweeping narrative of the major military, social, economic, and political developments in the region from the arrival of the first Native American settlers to the end of the frontier period. He traces the settlement of the Shawnees, Delawares, and Wyandots among other Native American groups and discusses their culture and adaptation to white society. He also details the military expeditions of Arthur St. Clair, Josiah Harmar, Anthony Wayne, and William Henry Harrison during the bloody conflicts fought to determine which people would control the land north of the Ohio River. Hurt also traces the survey of the Seven Ranges and discusses the settlement of the Ohio Companys lands, the Western Reserve, the Miami Purchase, the Virginia Military Tract, and the French village of Gallipolis. The Ohio frontier also lured those seeking a religious haven. Although many frontier people - such as the Shakers, Quakers, and Zoarites - wanted little more than to believe as they pleased and to be left alone, strong Protestant and utopian sects made Ohio their home. This study also discusses the major political concerns of the territorial and early statehood periods, including the War of 1812 and the presidential elections of 1824 and 1828. Author Biography R. Douglas Hurt is the editor of Agricultural History and Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in Agricultural History and Rural Studies at Iowa State University. He has written and edited more than a dozen books. Table of Contents PrefaceThe First SettlersClash of CulturesRevolution in the Ohio CountryThe Road to HellFallen TimbersOhio FeverEarly SettlementsFarm CountryThe Frontier PeopleThe Religious FrontierConfederacy and WarFarmers: First and LastSettled CommunityBiographical EssayIndex Promotional A dynamic account of the Ohio frontier Prizes Winner of A Selection of the History Book Club. Promotional "Headline" A dynamic account of the Ohio frontier Details ISBN025321212X Author R. Douglas Hurt Short Title OHIO FRONTIER Pages 440 Publisher Indiana University Press Series History of the Trans-Appalachian Frontier Language English ISBN-10 025321212X ISBN-13 9780253212122 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 977.1 Year 1998 Imprint Indiana University Press Place of Publication Bloomington, IN Country of Publication United States Residence Ames, IA, US Affiliation Purdue University DOI 10.1604/9780253212122 UK Release Date 1998-08-22 AU Release Date 1998-08-22 NZ Release Date 1998-08-22 US Release Date 1998-08-22 Publication Date 1998-08-22 Subtitle Crucible of the Old Northwest, 1720–1830 Alternative 9780253027672 Illustrations 23 b&w photos Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97523321;

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