The First Frontier: The Forgotten History of Struggle, Savagery, & Endurance in Early America

The First Frontier is a groundbreaking historical narrative that sheds light on the often-overlooked early years of American history.

This book takes readers on a thrilling journey through two and a half centuries of conflict, cooperation, and cultural exchange between European settlers and Native Americans along the East Coast.

With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Weidensaul brings to life the personal stories of individuals caught up in the tumultuous events that shaped the early years of America.

From a Harvard-educated Indian caught up in civil warfare to a Puritan woman wielding a scalping knife, these poignant accounts offer a nuanced understanding of the complex societies that emerged on the frontier.

With its sweeping panorama of the land and its people, The First Frontier is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the origins of modern America.