| The Emergence of the American Frontier Hero 1682-1826: Gender, Action, and Emotion 2009 Edition Contributor(s): MacNeil, D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0230621503 ISBN-13: 9780230621503 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | American - General - Literary Criticism | Modern - 18th Century - Social Science | Gender Studies |
| Dewey: 810.932 |
| Series: American Literature Readings in the 21st Century |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.7" W x 8.3" (0.80 lbs) 226 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The study follows the early evolution of the American frontier hero, from its roots in Mary Rowlandson's narration of her experiences as a prisoner during King Phillip's war through works by Unca Eliza Winkfield, Charles Brockden Brown, James Fenimore Cooper, the film-maker John Ford, and actor John Wayne. |