In his book, Maher illustrates how aggrandized versions of the past, especially those of the "American frontier," have been used to turn a profit. Examining the frontier complex in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Maher warns that creating a popular tourist narrative and disconnecting cultural heritage tourism from history minimizes the devastating consequences of imperialism, racism, and sexism and relegitimizes the privilege bestowed upon white men.

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