The book "Conquest of the West, Volume 1. From Allegany to Mississippi, 1769-1776" by the famous author Theodore Roosevelt is the first volume of a large work devoted to the history of the colonization and conquest of the American West. This book describes the key events and figures of the period from 1769 to 1776, when pioneers and educators explored and settled the area from the Alleghany Mountains to the Mississippi River. The author examines in detail various aspects of the life and activities of the first settlers, their encounters with Indian tribes, the struggle for territories and resources. Roosevelt analyzed important events and decisions that determined the further development of the American continent. The reader will encounter the complex social, political and military challenges that faced the first settlers and learn about the experiences, dramas and triumphs of that time. The book impresses with its informativeness, high-quality writing and deep understanding of the historical processes that took place in the wild west of the American continent.