Frontier Folk

The 1881 book 'Frontier Folk' offers a glimpse into early nineteenth century life in the American West. It purposes to present a sketch of the life and people of this frontier region through writer George Booth's experiences there, depicting the different manner of people found therein. "The first element of success in a frontier settlement is that a sufficient number of nomads should be willing to sustain each other in the belief that "this spot is to be a city and a centre.""