Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travelers (Volume 2) by Archer Butler Hulbert
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| Author | Hulbert, Archer Butler, 1873-1933 |
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| Title | Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travelers (Volume 2) |
| Series Title | Historic Highways of America, Vol. 12 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travelers (Volume 2)" by Archer Butler Hulbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the significant pioneer routes that facilitated westward expansion in America during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly focusing on the Old Northwestern Turnpike and the Genesee Road. The book delves into the transformative experiences of travelers along these vital pathways, highlighting both the hardships and the sense of adventure amidst the American frontier. The opening of the work introduces readers to the historical significance of the Old Northwestern Turnpike, tracing its origins and development as a crucial route from Winchester, Virginia, to the Ohio River. The author discusses the legislative efforts that led to its creation and includes compelling journal entries from early travelers like Thomas Wallcutt, who documented his arduous journey through challenging terrain and unpredictable weather as he navigated the early American landscape. This sets the tone for a rich exploration of the socio-cultural context of these routes, illuminating the encounters and experiences of those who traversed them in pursuit of opportunity and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Ohio River Valley |
| Subject | Pennsylvania -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Roads -- Ohio River Valley |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41030 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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