The book "The Creation of the Great West, 1512-1883" is written by Samuel Adams Drake, a famous American historian and writer. In his work, he talks about the formation and development of the American West from 1512 to 1883. The author uses a wide range of sources - from official documents and archives to personal letters and realities of that time to give the reader a complete picture of the process of colonization and development of western territories. Drake reveals the complex political and social processes that took place at the time, reflecting important events and important figures in American history. The author describes the discovery and colonization of new lands, conflicts with local ghost tribes, the construction of railroads, the gold rush, and other key historical moments that determined the formation of the Great Western region of the United States. The Making of the Great West, 1512-1883 is a detailed and thorough study that helps the reader better understand the complexity and development of American history.