This monumental work of history provides a comprehensive account of America's westward expansion during the late 18th century. Written by esteemed historian Justin Winsor, The Westward Movement draws on a wealth of primary sources to offer a richly detailed portrait of America's early frontier. Lavishly illustrated with maps and other images from the period, this book is an invaluable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.