Description
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough masterfully recounts the story of the American pioneers who ventured into the vast and challenging Northwest Territory. Through the lives of remarkable individuals, including a determined pastor, ambitious surveyors, and resilient families, this narrative brings to life the arduous journey and the establishment of communities in what is now Ohio. McCullough illuminates the profound sacrifices and unwavering ideals of these early settlers, highlighting their efforts to build a new society founded on principles of education and freedom from slavery. This compelling account, rich with historical detail and told with the author's signature narrative flair, celebrates a pivotal, yet often overlooked, chapter in the forging of America.
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paperback
Thorndike Press
Published Jan 1, 2019
ISBN: 9781432865092
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Details
First Published
2019
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Pioneers by David McCullough.