dbritton

Broadly speaking, my research is on the trans-Appalachian frontier ca. 1500-1800. Within this I am focusing on Native and European interaction and the resulting problem of ambiguity of identity and imperial dominion. I am using frameworks such the "shatter zone" concept and applying methods such as ethnohistory. I'm also quite savvy in GIS and hope to incorporate that into my studies. As a side note, I am also interested in the advent and evolution of frontier religion and religious experiences, i.e. Second Great Awakening, The Great Revival, the Bell Witch, camp meetings, etc.