The Western Journals of Nehemiah and Henry Sanford, 1839-1846 - Lewis, Kenneth E.
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The late antebellum period saw the dramatic growth of the United States as Euro-American settlement began to move into new territories west of the Mississippi River. The journals and letters of businessmen Nehemiah and Henry Sanford, written between 1839 and 1846, provide a unique perspective into a time of dramatic expansion in the Great Lakes and beyond. These accounts describe the daily experiences of Nehemiah and his wife Nancy Shelton Sanford as they traveled west from their Connecticut home to examine lands for speculation in regions undergoing colonization, as well as the experiences of…mehr

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The late antebellum period saw the dramatic growth of the United States as Euro-American settlement began to move into new territories west of the Mississippi River. The journals and letters of businessmen Nehemiah and Henry Sanford, written between 1839 and 1846, provide a unique perspective into a time of dramatic expansion in the Great Lakes and beyond. These accounts describe the daily experiences of Nehemiah and his wife Nancy Shelton Sanford as they traveled west from their Connecticut home to examine lands for speculation in regions undergoing colonization, as well as the experiences of their son Henry who later came out to the family's western property. The Sanfords' entries provide a detailed picture of the people they encountered and the settlements and country through which they passed as well, illuminating the lives and activities of the newcomers and native people who inhabited this fascinating region during a time of dramatic transition.
Autorenporträt
Kenneth E. Lewis, a Professor Emeritus of anthropology at Michigan State University, is a historical archaeologist with a long-standing interest in North American colonization and frontier societies. He has conducted research in and written extensively on exploration and colonial settlement in the Midwest as well as the southeastern United States and is the author of multiple books, articles, and chapters.