Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin - Hulbert, Archer Butler
15,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in über 4 Wochen
payback
8 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

Explore the rugged history of the American West in "Historic Highways of America (Vol. 8): Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin," by Archer Butler Hulbert. This meticulously prepared volume delves into the crucial military roads carved through the Mississippi basin, revealing their strategic importance during a pivotal era of frontier expansion. Focusing on the late 18th century, the book sheds light on the arteries of transport and communication vital to the U.S. military during the Native American Wars. Discover the challenges and triumphs of building and maintaining these essential…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
Explore the rugged history of the American West in "Historic Highways of America (Vol. 8): Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin," by Archer Butler Hulbert. This meticulously prepared volume delves into the crucial military roads carved through the Mississippi basin, revealing their strategic importance during a pivotal era of frontier expansion. Focusing on the late 18th century, the book sheds light on the arteries of transport and communication vital to the U.S. military during the Native American Wars. Discover the challenges and triumphs of building and maintaining these essential routes. This historical account offers a detailed examination of the impact of these military roads on the landscape, the native populations, and the overall development of the American West. A compelling resource for anyone interested in frontier history, transportation, and the complex relationship between the U.S. military and the Native American tribes who inhabited the region. 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.
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.