One West, Two Myths: A Comparative Reader (Volume I)

Edited By Carol Higham and Robert Thacker

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ISBN 1-55238-135-8
204 pp.
6" x 9"

Western History

About the Book

What comes to mind when we think of the Old West? Often, our conceptions are accompanied by as much mythology and mystique as fact or truth. What are the differences in how the Canadian and American Wests are perceived? Did they develop differently or are they just perceived differently? How do our conceptions influence our perceptions?
This reader explores the problems, importance and results of comparing the Canadian and American Wests, critically examining how we conceptualize the history and development of the West and how that influences our perceptions. This volume will provide an excellent introduction to this burgeoning area of study as it endeavors to engage the imaginations of those who are new to the subject.

About the Author

Carol L. Higham is an adjunct assistant professor of interdisciplinary studies at Davidson College, Davidson, NC. and is a noted historian and specialist in U.S./Canadian studies.
Dr. Robert Thacker is the editor of The American Review of Canadian Studies at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. I

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