Explorers: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions

Title: Explorers: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions Author: Amanda Bellows ISBN: 9780063227408 Publisher: William Morrow Published: 2024 Binding: Hardcover Language: English Condition: New New from the publisher American History 1592938 Publisher Description: A fascinating new history of America, told through the stories of a diverse cast of ten extraordinary--and often overlooked--adventurers, from Sacagawea to Matthew Henson to Sally Ride, who pushed the boundaries of discovery and determined our national destiny. The archetype of the American explorer, a rugged white man, has dominated our popular culture since the late eighteenth century, when Daniel Boone's autobiography captivated readers with tales of treacherous journeys. But our commonly held ideas about American exploration do not tell the whole story--far from it. The Explorers rediscovers a diverse group of America