Claiming the American Wilderness

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Set in the early sixteenth century, the narrative explores the intense international competition for control of the New World, particularly in western North America. This region, rich in natural resources and inhabited by various Indian tribes, became a focal point for explorers from Spain, France, Britain, Russia, and America. The quest for a legendary waterway connecting the Mississippi to the Pacific fueled these expeditions, highlighting the clash between European powers and native populations over the continent's future.