The Passing of the Old West is a historical non-fiction book written by Hal G. Evarts in 1921. The book provides an in-depth look at the end of the Wild West era, which was marked by the closing of the frontier and the arrival of modernization. The author delves into the various factors that contributed to the passing of the Old West, including the expansion of railroads and the settlement of the West by farmers and ranchers.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Old ...
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The Passing of the Old West is a historical non-fiction book written by Hal G. Evarts in 1921. The book provides an in-depth look at the end of the Wild West era, which was marked by the closing of the frontier and the arrival of modernization. The author delves into the various factors that contributed to the passing of the Old West, including the expansion of railroads and the settlement of the West by farmers and ranchers.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Old West. The author provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and people of the West, including cowboys, outlaws, and Native Americans. He also explores the impact of technology on the West, such as the introduction of the telegraph and the telephone.One of the key themes of the book is the conflict between the traditional way of life in the West and the march of progress. The author argues that the Old West was a unique and valuable part of American history, and that its passing was a loss for the nation as a whole.Overall, The Passing of the Old West is a well-researched and engaging account of a pivotal moment in American history. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and sheds light on the forces that shaped the modern West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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