BOOKS by Frederick Turner

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1	The frontier in American history more books like this by Frederick Jackson Turner add to wishlist This first collection of essays by the noted teacher and scholar considers several periods in American history. The overriding theme, first introduced in Turner's 1893 essay "The Significance of the Frontier," deals with the American landscape: the physical environment and how it has shaped the country's character and contributed to the nation's ... see all copies from $2.25! new only from $9.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Does the Frontier Experience Make America Exceptional? more books like this by Frederick Jackson Turner, Richard White, Glenda Riley add to wishlist At the Chicago Exhibition in 1893, Frederick Jackson Turner set forth his thesis that the frontier, an ever changing boundary that defines civilization containing the "Wild West", made America unique. The Turner thesis has been contested throughout much of the 20th century, and, most recently, New Western historians have claimed that the concept ... see all copies from $4.99! new only from $17.49! \| SVS
3	A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf more books like this by John Muir add to wishlist /MUIR JOHN Originally published in 1916, this book is largely comprised of lightly edited diary entries Muir made during his memorable 1867 trek from Kentucky to Florida. Mixing deft observations of the human condition with lyrical responses to the beauties of the natural world, Muir creates his own stirring "song of the see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Rereading Frederick Jackson Turner: "The Significance of the Frontier in American History..". more books like this by John Mack Faragher add to wishlist On the 100th anniversary of Frederick Jackson Turner's famous address "The Frontier in American History," John Mack Faragher of Yale University collects and introduces the pioneer historian's 10 most significant essays. Turner's "frontier thesis" was the dominant interpretation of the American past until the 1960s, and as an "antitext" it ... see all copies from $3.10! new only from $74.54! \| first editions
5	John Muir: Rediscovering America more books like this by Frederick W Turner add to wishlist In his stirring biography, Frederick Turner, the distinguished writer and cultural historian, captures the legendary scale of the life of an American icon. Immigrant, inventor, botanist, and founder of the conservation movement, John Muir (1838-1914) truly led those of his time-and now ours-to rediscover the natural beauty of this land. From his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.79! \| SVS
6	In the Land of Temple Caves: From St. Emilion to Paris's St Sulpice more books like this by Frederick W Turner add to wishlist In this beautiful, multifaceted travelogue that puts France's land of temple caves and the inviting life above them on a timeless map, it becomes increasingly, movingly clear: Art does matter. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
7	Character & Influence of the Indian Trade in Wisconsin: A Study of the Trading Post as an Institution more books like this by Frederick Jackson Turner add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Culture of Hope: A New Birth of the Classical Spirit more books like this by Frederick Turner add to wishlist An argument that postmodern art is offensive, not because it is obscene but because it is boring. Turner takes the third side in the culture war, the side of art itself. see all copies from $4.88! new only from $12.54! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The New World: An Epic Poem more books like this by Frederick Turner add to wishlist Set four hundred years in the future, Frederick Turner's epic poem, The New World, celebrates American culture in A.D. 2376. As the book opens, the nation-state has been replaced by new political forms: the Riots, violent matriarchies, whose members are addicted to psychedelic joyjuice; the Burbs, populations descended from the old middle class ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.99! \| first editions
10	1929 more books like this by Frederick W Turner add to wishlist The life of jazz musician Bix Beiderbecke is the inspiration for this novel that begins at the annual "Bix Fest" in his Iowa hometown, then flashes back to the Jazz Age and the Great Depression for the highlights of his career and his sadly early death of alcoholism during Prohibition, at the age of 29. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Rereading Frederick Jackson Turner: "The Significance of the Frontier in American History" and Other Essays. more books like this by Frederick Jackson Turner, John Mack Faragher (Commentaries by) add to wishlist In this volume, Faragher introduces and comments on ten of Frederick Jackson Turner's most significant essays, concluding with a comment on the debate over Turner's legacy and his effect on Americans' understanding of their national character. see all copies from $11.28! new only from $20.24!
12 view cover	Of Chiles, Cacti, and Fighting Cocks: Notes on the American West more books like this by Frederick W Turner add to wishlist Essays by historian/naturalist Frederick Turner on the American West, including his thoughts on saguaros, buffalos, and Billy the Kid. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	History, Frontier, and Section: Three Essays more books like this by Frederick Jackson Turner add to wishlist In the 46 years between 1886 and 1932, Frederick Jackson Turner left his indelible stamp on the theory, practice, and profession of American history. These three essays - "The Significance of History", "The Frontier Thesis" and "The Sectional Thesis" - demonstrate Turner's erudition, eloquence and foresight. see all copies from $2.45! new only from $11.50! \| first editions
14	Border of Blue: Along the Gulf of Mexico from the Keys to the Yucatan more books like this by Frederick Turner add to wishlist As Turner explores the 3,500 miles of coastline that border the Gulf of Mexico in an immense curve, he examines the history, folklore, ecology, and lifeways of this underside of the American continent. Moving from Florida across to Texas, he explores the cuisine and the various locales and gets to know their inhabitants. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Omaha Steaks Meat more books like this by John Harrisson, Tim Turner (Photographer), Frederick J. Simon add to wishlist A perfectly grilled tender steak, moist roasted turkey with all the fixings, the rich flavor of a leg of lamb -- food fashions come and go, but at the end of the day the vast majority of people love a real meal with something meaty as the centerpiece. Now there is a cookbook devoted to these simply delicious main dishes, accompanied by the perfect ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.35! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Origins of the first world war more books like this by Leonard Charles Frederick Turner add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.20! \| first editions
17 view cover	Natural Classicism: Essays on Literature and Science more books like this by Frederick Jackson Turner add to wishlist This book presents Turner's exploration of - and attempt to integrate - principles of literature, art, music, biology, psychology, anthropology, linguistics and aesthetics. It is Turner's contention that a non-reductive reconciliation of disciplines is possible, and he proposes a new "great chain of being" that is "evolutionary and dynamic, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Into the Heart of Life: Henry Miller at One Hundred more books like this by Frederick Turner, Henry Miller, Fredrick Turner (Editor) add to wishlist Miller, Into the Heart of Life. excerpts from ten of Henry Miller's books see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| SVS
19	Rebirth of Value: Meditations on Beauty, Ecology, Religion, and Education more books like this by Frederick Turner add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.45! \| first editions
20	Remembering Song more books like this by Frederick W Turner add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $37.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Echoes of Combat more books like this by Frederick Turner add to wishlist Using psychological trauma as its guiding metaphor, "Echoes of Combat" explores the parallels between the healing of Vietnam veterans and America's cultural recovery from the war. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
22	Significance of the Frontier in American History more books like this by Frederick Jackson Turner add to wishlist see all copies from $2.95! new only from $5.18! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Frederick Hart: The Complete Works more books like this by Frederick Hart, Donald Kuspit, Frederick Turner add to wishlist Frederick Hart: The complete works is a richly deserved honor for Hart and a valuable resource for art historians and collectors. This magnificent volume is resplendent with more than 246 color plates and 136 black and white illustrations, and provides full specifications and documentation for the artist's 204 sculptural works. see all copies from $56.51! new only from $56.51!
24	A Double Shadow: Fiction by Frederick Turner add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.49! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Frederick Hart: Changing Tides more books like this by Debra Mancoff, Frederick Turner, Michael Novak add to wishlist Frederick Hart's sculpture is at once traditional in its adherence to the importance of the human figure, and radical in its sensuality and innovative use of materials. This publication is a comprehensive look into the life and talent of a classical sculptor, whose passion for the spiritual and figurative aspects of his craft is represented in ... see all copies from $15.34! new only from $40.67! \| first editions \| SVS

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