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Book Synopsis: The #1 New York Times bestseller by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David McCullough rediscovers an important chapter in the American story that’s “as resonant today as ever” (The Wall Street Journal)—the settling of the Northwest Territory by courageous pioneers who overcame incredible hardships to build a community based on ideals that would define our country.
As part of the Treaty of Paris, in which Great Britain recognized the new United States of America, Britain ceded the land that comprised the immense Northwest Territory, a wilderness empire northwest of the Ohio River containing the future states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. A Massachusetts minister named Manasseh Cutler was instrumental in opening this vast territory to veterans of the Revolutionary War and their families for settlement. Included in the Northwest Ordinance were three remarkable conditions: freedom of religion, free universal education, and most importantly, the prohibition of slavery.
In 1788 the first band of pioneers set out from New England for the Northwest Territory under the leadership of Revolutionary War veteran General Rufus Putnam. They settled in what is now Marietta on the banks of the Ohio River. McCullough tells the story through five major characters: Cutler and Putnam; Cutler’s son Ephraim; and two other men, one a carpenter turned architect, and the other a physician who became a prominent pioneer in American science.
“With clarity and incisiveness, [McCullough] details the experience of a brave and broad-minded band of people who crossed raging rivers, chopped down forests, plowed miles of land, suffered incalculable hardships, and braved a lonely frontier to forge a new American ideal” (The Providence Journal). Drawn in great part from a rare and all-but-unknown collection of diaries and letters by the key figures, The Pioneers is a uniquely American story of people whose ambition and courage led them to remarkable accomplishments. “A tale of uplift” (The New York Times Book Review), this is a quintessentially American story, written with David McCullough’s signature narrative energy.
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Discover the incredible story of the brave pioneers who shaped America's destiny with "The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West" by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough. Immerse yourself in this #1 New York Times bestseller that uncovers a chapter of American history that is still relevant and resonant today.
Journey back to the late 18th century when the vast and untamed Northwest Territory awaited its settlers. Through the Treaty of Paris, a wilderness empire northwest of the Ohio River was ceded to the United States, containing the future states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. This engrossing book showcases the incredible hardships and triumphs of the men and women who transformed this vast wilderness into a thriving community based on noble ideals.
Relive the remarkable conditions set forth in the Northwest Ordinance that would shape the future of the nation. The pioneers fought for freedom of religion, championed free universal education, and most importantly, ensured the prohibition of slavery in these newly settled lands. Join the first band of pioneers as they embarked on their perilous journey from New England to the Northwest Territory, guided by the leadership of General Rufus Putnam, a veteran of the Revolutionary War.
Through the engaging narrative of David McCullough, experience the extraordinary lives of five major characters who played a pivotal role in shaping the American ideal. Learn about Manasseh Cutler, the Massachusetts minister who made it possible for veterans of the Revolutionary War and their families to settle in the Northwest Territory. Follow the captivating stories of Cutler's son Ephraim, a carpenter turned architect, and a prominent pioneer in American science who is also a physician. These tales of bravery, ambition, and determination will leave you awe-inspired.
Step into the past and explore the pages of "The Pioneers" as McCullough masterfully crafts this quintessentially American story. With clarity and energy, he paints a vivid picture of a band of people who crossed treacherous rivers, cleared vast forests, and toiled on miles of land to forge a new American ideal. Don't miss this tale of uplift and inspiration that showcases the true spirit of our great nation.
Experience the extraordinary journey of the pioneers and discover the untold stories that shaped America!
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