The Frontier in American History Author:Frederick Jackson Turner One of the most influential and important books written about the impact of frontier life on a transplanted civilization. Present volume, reprinted from original 1920 edition, lucidly reflects Jackson’s thoughts on the frontier’s role in promoting self-reliance, independence, democracy, immigration and westward expansion. A classic f... more »or students and teachers of American history and general readers interested in the many fascinating aspects of American expansion.« less