In this series of essays first published in 1920, the noted historian presents his ideas on the role of the frontier in shaping the American experience. The Frontier in American History examines the importance of the unsettled West as both idea and physical reality. Turner's essays explore the changing frontier as it moved progressively westward and discuss the contributions of the pioneers in each frontier area to the development of modern American democracy.

Reprint. Originally published: New York : Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, c1947.

Significance of the frontier in American history -- First official frontier of the Massachusetts Bay -- Old West -- Middle West -- Ohio Valley in American history -- Significance of the Mississippi Valley in American history -- Problem of the West -- Dominant forces in western life -- Contributions of the West to American democracy -- Pioneer ideals and the state university -- West and American ideals -- Social forces in American history -- Middle western pioneer democracy -- Index.