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These chosen families naturally became the backbone of the frontier; and from them came the strong men of the advanced settlements.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “These chosen families naturally became the backbone of the frontier; and from them came the strong men of the advanced…”
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This statement emphasizes the importance of certain families in shaping the frontier's strength and development.
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