Water and Wildlife of the Early American West
Historians and a novelist discussed the impact of 19th century westward expansion on the water and wildlife of the early American West. They also… read more
Historians and a novelist discussed the impact of 19th century westward expansion on the water and wildlife of the early American West. They also talked about the role of women in the Old West and why it’s important for female writers to tell their stories. This event was part of a conference hosted by the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado. close
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Elliot Gerson Executive Vice President Aspen Institute->Policy and Public Programs, International Partners
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