Periodicals of the American West, 1779-1881 draws from the publications that created the literary and cultural traditions of Young America and later Manifest Destiny movements. As the United States expanded so too did its belief in its own exceptionalism, and the necessity of bringing progress to the world. Highlights of this collection include Harper’s Weekly, John L. O’Sullivan’s writings in Northern Lights, the essays of Josiah Strong in the Home Missionary and Pastor’s Journal, as well as numerous small-town western publications. This collection provides scholars with a unique snapshot into the periodicals that expressed the ideals that fueled America’s westward expansion.

Subject: History
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Provider: EBSCO