Archer Butler Hulbert

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Produktbeschreibung

Volume 6 of the series "Historic Highways of America". According to Wikipedia: "Archer Butler Hulbert (26 Jan 1873 - 24 Dec 1933), historical geographer, writer, and professor of American history... He was Vice-Principal of the Putnam Military Academy, Zanesville, Ohio, until 1897. Hulbert then did newspaper work in Korea in 1897 and '98: he was editor of the Korean Independent (Seoul) and edited Far East American newspapers... He was Professor of American History at Marietta College 1904-18. After Marietta College, Hulbert became a lecturer in American History at Clark University from 1918 to 1919. He also was a lecturer at the University of Chicago in 1904 and 1923; and he served as archivist for the Harvard Commission on Western History (1912-16). Hulbert's last position was at Colorado College, from 1920 until his death... Hulbert's interest in trails dated from fishing trips taken during his college, when he noticed Indian trails. This interest led at first to his 16 volumes of Historic Highways of America (1902-05)."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Seltzer Books
• Seitenzahl: 147
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781455431724
• Artikelnr.: 54038214

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.