Archer Butler Hulbert

Boone's Wilderness Road

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Produktbeschreibung

Journey back to the heart of American history with "Historic Highways of America (Vol. 6): Boone's Wilderness Road" by Archer Butler Hulbert. This meticulously prepared edition explores the pivotal role of the Wilderness Road in shaping the American frontier. Delve into the story of this vital artery of transportation, a pathway carved through the wilderness that facilitated westward expansion and transformed pioneer life. Explore the historical significance of Boone's Wilderness Road, a key element in the unfolding narrative of the United States. This volume offers a detailed look at the challenges and triumphs of early American settlers, the landscape they traversed, and the lasting impact of this iconic trail on the nation's development. A must-read for anyone interested in American history, transportation history, and the spirit of the frontier. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 86
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 132g
• ISBN-13: 9781023207034
• ISBN-10: 1023207036
• Artikelnr.: 74114702

Autorenporträt

Archer Butler Hulbert was an American historical geographer, writer, and professor of American history. Born on January 26, 1873, in Bennington, Vermont, he was the son of Rev. Calvin Butler Hulbert and Mary Elizabeth Woodward. His father went on to become the president of Middlebury College. Hulbert developed a strong interest in American history and geography, which led him to become a prominent figure in his field. Throughout his life, he authored numerous works that focused on the exploration and settlement of early America, contributing significantly to historical scholarship. He was a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) and earned recognition for his research and writings on the westward expansion and the American frontier. Hulbert was married twice during his lifetime. He passed away on December 24, 1933, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 60. His contributions to American historical geography and his commitment to understanding the forces shaping the United States remain an important part of his legacy.