History of the American Frontier

1763-1893

By: Frederic L. Paxson

Narrated by: Scott R. Pollak

Though several historians had published works on America's westward expansion prior, Paxson's Pulitzer Prize winning study was groundbreaking in its complete and unified presentation. Beginning with a survey of the frontier at the end of the French and Indian War and proceeding to follow the frontier westward until the close of the period of settlement in about 1890, Paxson's cross-sectional method carries the narrative in a wide windrow of detail, serving as a detailed and scholarly synthesis of the fragmentary work of previous historians.

An essential title for any study of American history. Expertly read by experienced narrator Scott R. Pollak.

©1924 Frederic Paxson (P)2023 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

sweeping history

I listened to this in the background during slow parts of the workday. As a huge history buff I enjoyed the overview of the history of the "american" frontier as it was understood from a historical perspective. Narrator's voice/tone was a perfect fit for the subject

great audiobook

really interesting history. too long for me to read the print version so i was glad to listen to the recording by Scott Pollak

A little more brave and authentic

Loved the research… loved loved the voice and learned so much about Florida the pacing

incredibly boring and biased

incredibly boring and biased. pays virtually no attention to the people that make up history. this reads like a timeline rather than history. native american and African American history doesnt get much attention or any really depth. very disappointing i was hoping a book written closer to the time period would be more informative.