The Undiscovered Country: Triumph, Tragedy, and the Shaping of the American West By Paul Andrew Hutton.

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,...

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Publicado en:Western Historical Quarterly Vol. 57; no. 3; pp. 265 - 267
Autor principal: Aron, Stephen
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA Autumn2026
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        Western United States history
        Massacres
        Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917
        Western civilization
        French & Indian War, 1754-1763
        Native American councils
        Biography (Literary form)
        Explorers
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          Western United States history
          Massacres
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      ab: 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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