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The myths of the West have been captured in movies, art,
novels, and other works of art. The song below, from
Music for the
Nation, 1870-1885,
was written in 1875. It tells of a family considering moving West. What reasons does the
song give for moving West? What does this person expect the West to be like? Based on your
knowledge of conditions in the West, how might this person and his family be surprised if
they decided to move West?
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