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Waterways Of Westward Expansion, The Ohio River And Its Tributaries V9: Historic Highways Of America

Waterways Of Westward Expansion, The Ohio River And Its Tributaries V9: Historic Highways Of America

Hulbert, Archer Butler

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Europe

ISBN10: 1163644927
ISBN13: 9781163644928
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 218
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Waterways of Westward Expansion is a comprehensive book written by Archer Butler Hulbert that explores the history and significance of the Ohio River and its tributaries in the development of the United States. This is the ninth volume in the Historic Highways of America series, which focuses on the transportation routes that shaped the nation's growth and expansion.The book provides a detailed account of the Ohio River and its tributaries, including the Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee rivers, as well as the Kanawha, Kentucky, and Cumberland rivers. Hulbert describes the natural features of each waterway, the challenges of navigation, and the important role these rivers played in the westward expansion of the country.The book also delves into the cultural and historical significance of the region, including the Native American tribes that inhabited the area, the early European explorers and settlers, and the impact of the Civil War on the region. Hulbert provides fascinating insights into the lives of the people who lived along these waterways, including pioneers, traders, and farmers, and the challenges they faced in building and maintaining their communities.Overall, Waterways of Westward Expansion is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique perspective on the history of the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of transportation, westward expansion, and the cultural and social history of the American Midwest.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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