The Cumberland Road by Archer Butler Hulbert

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Author Hulbert, Archer Butler, 1873-1933
LoC No. 04000825
Title The Cumberland Road
Series Title Historic Highways of America, Vol. 10
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Summary "The Cumberland Road" by Archer Butler Hulbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the significance and development of the Cumberland Road, also known as the National Road, which was established to facilitate westward expansion in the United States. The book delves into the road's construction, operation, and the societal impact it had on the regions it connected, detailing how it served as a crucial route for settlers and commerce during a transformative period in American history. The opening of the book sets the stage by emphasizing the historical context of the Cumberland Road as a vital artery in the growth of the American frontier. It introduces the reader to the challenges of travel in the early 19th century, the legislative efforts that led to the road's creation, and the initial surveys for its route. Hulbert highlights the road's construction, the varied terrains it crossed, and its role in linking the eastern United States with burgeoning western territories. He foreshadows the impact of this monumental infrastructure in shaping communities and facilitating economic growth, as well as its eventual challenges in terms of maintenance and the evolving transportation landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
LoC Class HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Subject Cumberland Road
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EBook-No. 41041
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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