Witnesses to a Vanishing America

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The book explores the paradox of American expansionism, where the ideals of rugged individualism and manifest destiny mask the environmental destruction caused by empire-building. Through diverse media, it highlights the increasing unease among pioneer Americans regarding their westward mission. Lee Clark Mitchell utilizes a variety of evidence to illustrate this tension, revealing the complexities of a nation grappling with the consequences of its ambitions.