“History is not the proper midden for digging up novelties. Perhaps that is one reason why a nation bent on novelty ignores it.”
Quote by Wallace Stegner
Work
The Twilight of Self Reliance: Frontier Values and Contemporary America
This book delves into the evolution of self-reliance in contemporary American society, comparing it with the principles of self-sufficiency and independence associated with the frontier era. more
Author
Wallace Stegner
Wallace Stegner was an influential American historian known for his extensive research on the history of the American West. His works not only documented the pioneering journey of the American West but also profoundly reflected the relationship between humans and nature. Stegner's writing style was unique and his language beautiful, which won him great popularity among readers. more
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