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Regeneration Through Violence by Richard Slotkin 1973 Paperback Wesleyan Press. Author: Richard Slotkin. Publisher: Wesleyan University Press. Publication Year: 1973. The spine and binding remain intact, and the pages are clean and unmarked, with minimal yellowing. Regeneration Through Violence by Richard Slotkin 1973 Paperback Wesleyan Press Description: "Regeneration Through Violence: The Mythology of the American Frontier, 1600–1860" by Richard Slotkin is a groundbreaking scholarly work exploring how the myth of the frontier shaped American culture, identity, and history. Winner of the prestigious Albert J. Beveridge Award of the American Historical Association in 1973, this book delves into the evolution of frontier mythology as a driving force in literature, politics, and cultural identity between 1600 and 1860. Key Features: Author: Richard Slotkin Title: Regeneration Through Violence: The Mythology of the American Frontier, 1600–1860 Publication Year: 1973 Publisher: Wesleyan University Press Format: Paperback ISBN: 0-8195-4055-2 / 0-8195-6034-0 (Paperback) Language: English Condition: Good condition with some wear on the cover and slight edge creases (see photos). The spine and binding remain intact, and the pages are clean and unmarked, with minimal yellowing. Notes: A foundational book in American Studies, it offers a deep analysis of frontier mythology and its connection to American literature and culture. This is a must-have for historians, scholars, or anyone interested in the development of American thought and identity.