Bernard DeVoto
American historian and author of 'Across the Wide Missouri'
American historian and author of 'Across the Wide Missouri'
A prominent American historian and author with a focus on the American West. Published several influential works, emphasizing the significance of westward expansion and the natural environment. Served as an editor for Harper's Magazine, contributing to discussions on American culture and history. Won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1944 for the work 'Across the Wide Missouri', which examined the fur trade and its impact on the American landscape and society.
Won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1944
Published 'Across the Wide Missouri'
Served as an editor for Harper's Magazine
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