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Military Roads Of The Mississippi Basin: The Conquest Of The Old Northwest

Military Roads Of The Mississippi Basin: The Conquest Of The Old Northwest

Hulbert, Archer Butler

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Travel Writing20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163602582
ISBN13: 9781163602584
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin: The Conquest of the Old Northwest is a detailed historical account of the military campaigns and strategic road-building initiatives that helped the United States expand its territory in the early 19th century. Written by Archer Butler Hulbert, a renowned American historian and author, the book delves into the challenges and triumphs of the American military forces as they sought to gain control of the Mississippi Basin and the surrounding regions.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of military engineering in the conquest of the Old Northwest, the construction of strategic roads and forts, and the tactics and strategies employed by American military leaders. Hulbert also explores the political and social context of the time, highlighting the tensions between the United States and other European powers, as well as the complex relationships between different Native American tribes and the American government.Throughout the book, Hulbert draws on a wealth of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official documents, to provide a rich and nuanced perspective on the military campaigns and road-building efforts of the time. He also includes detailed maps and illustrations, helping readers to visualize the terrain and strategic locations that were so crucial to the success of the American forces.Overall, Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin: The Conquest of the Old Northwest is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history, military strategy, or the history of the Midwest and Mississippi Basin regions. Hulbert's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a valuable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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