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The Passing of the Frontier: A Chronicle of the Old West
By Emerson Hough
Length3h 53m
About this audiobook
The rugged expanse of the American West was not conquered by accident, but by the sweat, blood, and iron will of fearless pioneers. This sweeping narrative captures the fading echoes of a bygone era, charting the relentless push toward the Pacific. Encounter the legendary trappers, fierce Native warriors, and determined settlers who shaped a wild land into a modern nation. As the open range vanishes beneath the weight of civilization, a profound sense of loss mingles with the triumph of progress. Experience the raw, unfiltered reality of how the ultimate frontier was finally closed.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length3 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I. The Frontier In History
2Chapter II. The Range
3Chapter III. The Cattle Trails
4Chapter IV. The Cowboy
5Chapter V. The Mines
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6Chapter VI. The Pathways Of The West
7Chapter VII. The Indian Wars
8Chapter VIII. The Cattle Kings
9Chapter IX. The Homesteader
10IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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