Quote by Frank Waters

The whole westward expansion myth is seen as romantic. But it's a joke, a blot on American history.

The whole westward expansion myth is seen as romantic. But i

Summary

In this quote, the speaker dismisses the myth of westward expansion as romanticized and argues that it is actually a negative aspect of American history. They suggest that the glorification of westward expansion is absurd and tarnishes the nation's past. By referring to it as both a joke and a blot, the speaker questions the validity and impact of this myth, implying that it misrepresents the true nature of this historical period and its consequences.

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By Frank Waters

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