Contents
Introduction: The Coast of the Strait
1. The Straits of Slavery (1760–1770)
2. The War for Liberty (1774–1783)
3. The Wild Northwest (1783–1803)
4. The Winds of Change (1802–1807)
5. The Rise of the Renegades (1807–1815)
Conclusion: The American City (1817 and Beyond)
A Note on Historical Conversations and Concepts