The Southern Frontier, (Hardcover)

<p>"The Southern Frontier" is a foundational historical study that explores the expansion and development of the American South during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Focusing on the pivotal years between 1670 and 1732, the work provides a comprehensive examination of the colonial frontier, primarily centering on South Carolina and the vast territories that would later become Georgia and the surrounding Gulf region.</p><p>Author Verner W. Crane masterfully details the intricate web of interactions between British settlers, Spanish rivals, and French explorers, while emphasizing the crucial role of the fur trade in shaping the geopolitical landscape. Central to the narrative is the complex relationship between European powers and the numerous Indigenous nations, including the Creek and Cherokee peoples. Through rigorous research, the work illuminates how these borderland dynamics influenced imperial policy and paved the way for future American expansion. As a cornerstone of Southern historiography, "The Southern Frontier" remains an essential resource for understanding the social, economic, and diplomatic forces that defined early American history.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• The Southern Frontier, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025998220
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 412