Fort Laramie National Monument, Wyoming by David L. Hieb
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"Fort Laramie National Monument, Wyoming" by David L. Hieb is a historical account published in the mid-20th century, specifically in 1954 with a reprint in 1961. This book is part of a series of handbooks that describe historical and archaeological sites within the National Park System, focusing on the rich history of Fort Laramie. The text delves into various phases of American history connected to this landmark, chronicling its evolution from a
fur trading post to a military fort, and its significance during western expansion. The book outlines the critical role Fort Laramie played as a waystation for emigrants traveling westward, as well as its function as a military base during conflicts with the Plains Indians. Detailed sections cover its establishment in the 1830s, the impact of the California Gold Rush, interactions with various Native American tribes, treaties, and military campaigns, culminating in the fort's decline and eventual preservation as a national monument. Hieb captures the social and economic dynamics at play in this vibrant historical context, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of how Fort Laramie stood witness to the trials and triumphs of America’s westward expansion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hieb, David L. |
|---|---|
| Title | Fort Laramie National Monument, Wyoming |
| Series Title | National Park Service Historical Handbook Series, No. 20 |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F721: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park |
| Subject | Fort Laramie (Wyo.) |
| Subject | Fort Laramie National Historic Site (Wyo.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57924 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57924-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 328 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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