The Frontier Saga. Pulitzer Prize Histories by Frederic L. Paxson. Illustrated

The Frontier Saga brings together two landmark works by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Frederic L. Paxson, offering a sweeping and authoritative narrative of the American frontier’s rise, expansion, and eventual closure. This illustrated edition includes both History of the American Frontier, 1763–1893 (Pulitzer Prize for History, 1925) and its powerful companion volume, The Last American Frontier. In History of the American Frontier, Paxson traces the westward movement from the Appalachian settlements to the Pacific coast, exploring how migration, conflict, and innovation shaped American society, politics, and identity. He charts the emergence of new communities, economic systems, and democratic ideals born on the edge of civilization. The Last American Frontier continues the story into the late 19th and early 20th centuries, examining the final phase of expansion, the role of government, and the symbolic end of the frontier era. Together, these works form a monumental study of how the frontier shaped—and ultimately defined—the American experience. Essential reading for historians, students, and anyone interested in the roots of American character. Contents: The Last American Frontier History of the American Frontier