Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travelers (Volume 1) by Archer Butler Hulbert

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Author Hulbert, Archer Butler, 1873-1933
Title Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travelers (Volume 1)
Series Title Historic Highways of America, Vol. 11
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Summary "Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travelers (Volume 1)" by Archer Butler Hulbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the evolution of American highways, tracing their origins from Indian trails to the macadamized roads that began defining travel in the United States. It explores significant routes such as Braddock's Road and Zane's Trace, along with the experiences of early travelers who navigated these increasingly vital pathways. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of how early American roads developed over time. It discusses the primitive conditions of trails established by Indigenous peoples and the early settlers' adaptations to enhance them for larger loads, particularly during the burgeoning pack-horse era. Through rich descriptions, Hulbert invites readers to visualize the challenging and often agonizing journeys taken by travelers in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, detailing the impact of road conditions on daily life and commerce, while foreshadowing the changes that would accompany the advent of more advanced road systems. (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
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EBook-No. 41067
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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