1800-1860: Lifestyles, Social Trends, Fashion, Sports & Recreation

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1800-1860: Chapter Eight: Lifestyles, Social Trends, Fashion, Sports & Recreation

by MARTHA K. ROBINSON

CONTENTS

CHRONOLOGY 238

OVERVIEW 245

TOPICS IN THE NEWS

Everyday Life: American Settlers 246

Everyday Life: Native Americans 247

Waterlily 247

Everyday Life: Spanish and Mexican Settlers 251

Negative Stereotype 251

Mining Camps 252

A Rare Sight 252

Native American Sports 253

Among the Apaches 254

The Overland Trails 255

On the Trail 256

Sweet Betsy From Pike 257

Polygamy 257

Recreation In Western Communities 258

Dogfights 259

HEADLINE MAKERS

Doña Gertrudis Barceló 260

Sir St. George Gore 260

PUBLICATIONS 261

Sidebars and tables are listed in italics.

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