Turner, Frederick Jackson. History, Frontier, and Section, Three Essays by Frederick Jackson Turner, Introduction by Martin Ridge. Albuquerque, University of Mexico Press, 1993. 23.5cm x 15.7cm. VII, 116 pages with nine (9) illustrations. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear.

The book includes the following essays: The Significance of History (1891) / The Significance of the Frontier in American History (1893) / The Significance of Section in American History (1925) /

Turner arguments that history ought to be inclusive of all classes, to recount tragedies as well as triumphs, to incorporate global perspective, and to be multidisciplinary.

The book also contains an introduction by Martin Ridge (Senior Research Associate at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California, leading scholar on Frederick Jackson Turner) / The very interesting photographs show Turner as freshman, as outdoorsman, Turner at Hancock Point with hunting rifle, Turner while conducting an American history seminar, two images of Portage, Wisconsin at the end of the 19th century as well as a photograph of Professor William F. Allen with his son Will in his study.

• Keywords: History · History & Culture
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826314260
• Inventory Number: 40244AB

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