The Frontier (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Platt, Ward

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333333900 ISBN 13 : 9781333333904

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Charting the new frontier of faith and function This immersive study traces how American expansion shaped missionary work, culture, and communities from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific. It blends history, geography, and religious perspective to explain why the West mattered then—and why it still matters today.

This edition surveys the forces that pushed settlers west, the rise of home mission boards, and the bold efforts to bring education and faith to diverse peoples. It blends careful analysis with vivid illustrations of towns, trails, and the people who lived along them.

• Contexts the book places on westward expansion, climate, and geography to explain settler motives


• Profiles of frontier communities, missions, and cultural interactions across diverse groups


• Connections between exploration, trade, and religious outreach on the Pacific coast


• Discussion of the challenges and strategies used by early home missionary efforts

Ideal for readers of American history, religious history, and regional studies who want a clear view of the frontier’s impact on faith and society.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333333900
• ISBN 13: 9781333333904
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 341
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