| Sumario: | The article reviews *The Undiscovered Country*, a scholarly work that explores the shaping of the American West through the intertwined biographies of seven key figures: four American frontiersmen—Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Kit Carson, and William Cody—and three Native American leaders—Red Eagle, Mangas Coloradas, and Sitting Bull. The book spans from the Seven Years' War to the Wounded Knee massacre, emphasizing the complex conflicts and relationships between advancing Americans and resisting Native Americans, highlighting both "triumph and tragedy." The author’s approach contrasts with traditional frontier histories by acknowledging contradictions, ironies, and personal complexities within these legendary figures. While the book offers a rich narrative, it notably excludes women as central figures and omits individuals from southern or western origins, suggesting areas for further exploration in Western history.
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