Archer Butler Hulbert

Boone's Wilderness Road

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 210
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 299g
• ISBN-13: 9781019287125
• ISBN-10: 1019287128
• Artikelnr.: 66761519

Autorenporträt

Archer Butler Hulbert (1873–1933) was an esteemed American historian and author, renowned for his comprehensive work on the historic trails and roads of the United States, which had a significant impact on the transportation history scholarship. Hulbert's academic journey began at Marietta College, where his profound interest in the historical narratives of American expansion took root. He further enriched his expertise with graduate studies at Harvard University, laying a strong foundation for his literary and academic career. Hulbert's literary contributions include the notable work 'Boone's Wilderness Road,' a historical account that meticulously chronicles the development of the trail blazed by Daniel Boone into Kentucky. In this book, Hulbert brings to life the rugged terrain and the indomitable spirit of the early pioneers who traveled the path, a testament to his ability to vividly recount the experiences of frontiersmen. His writing style is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a narrative fluency, seamlessly blending historical facts with compelling storytelling. Hulbert's scholarship was not only limited to the study of pioneer trails but also encompassed the wider aspects of American history, including the American Revolution, waterways, and the development of the American West. His extensive body of work exudes profound respect for historical accuracy and has earned him a place among the notable historians of the early 20th century.