摘要
西部开发是19世纪美国发展史上的重大事件之一。美国内战以后,靠牧场主的投资和牛仔的艰辛劳作,使内战前一直被称为"美国大荒漠"的大平原地区被开发成美国重要的畜产品生产基地,在那里兴起了一个疆域辽阔的"牧牛王国"。投身到大平原牧业开发的牛仔多是青年,他们在艰苦的环境中,吃苦耐劳,不畏艰险,开拓进取,乐观开朗,不但为美国西部开发做出了重要贡献,而且留下了永久的精神遗产。重温美国牛仔开拓西部边疆的创业史,会使我们得到重要的启示。
Western development was one of important affairs in 19th American history.After the American Civil War,the Great Plain ever called 'American Desert' was developed into an important livestock producing area with the rancher's investment and cowboys' hard work.'The Ranching Kingdom' appeared in the Great Plain.Cowboys were usually young man.They adventured their young life,made great contribution to the development of American West and left great spirit legacy.Cowboys'pioneering experiences can give us important lessons.
出处
《北京教育学院学报》
2011年第6期37-43,共7页
Journal of Beijing Institute of Education
关键词
美国西部开发
青年牛仔
开拓进取
American Western Development
young cowboy
pioneering spirit
