Archer Butler Hulbert

Boone's Wilderness Road (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Volume 6 of the series "Historic Highways of America". According to Wikipedia: "Archer Butler Hulbert (26 Jan 1873 - 24 Dec 1933), historical geographer, writer, and professor of American history... He was Vice-Principal of the Putnam Military Academy, Zanesville, Ohio, until 1897. Hulbert then did newspaper work in Korea in 1897 and '98: he was editor of the Korean Independent (Seoul) and edited Far East American newspapers... He was Professor of American History at Marietta College 1904-18. After Marietta College, Hulbert became a lecturer in American History at Clark University from 1918 to 1919. He also was a lecturer at the University of Chicago in 1904 and 1923; and he served as archivist for the Harvard Commission on Western History (1912-16). Hulbert's last position was at Colorado College, from 1920 until his death... Hulbert's interest in trails dated from fishing trips taken during his college, when he noticed Indian trails. This interest led at first to his 16 volumes of Historic Highways of America (1902-05)."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Seltzer Books
• Seitenzahl: 147
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781455431724
• Artikelnr.: 54038214

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.