Frederic Remington: A Chronicle of the American West Born in Canton, New York, in 1861, Frederic Sackrider Remington’s life and art were inextricably linked to the vast, rapidly changing landscape of the American West. His early years, steeped in the traditions of his family – a prominent lineage of hardware merchants and newspaper publishers – provided a unique foundation for his future endeavors. His father, Seth Remington, was a Civil War veteran and journalist, instilling in young Frederic a deep appreciation for storytelling and observation, skills that would prove invaluable as he sou…