Boone's Wilderness Road

Name: Boone's Wilderness Road
Author: Archer Butler Hulbert

By Archer Butler Hulbert

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This study traces the exploration, improvement, and use of Cumberland Gap and the pioneer road that opened the trans‑Appalachian West, combining narratives of hunters and early explorers with surveys of routes, maps, and physical features. It reconstructs frontier journeys, documents roadmaking and traffic, and examines the road's strategic and settlement roles during the Revolutionary period, with chapters on first explorers, detailed annals of the route, Kentucky's wartime experience, and the road's terminus, supplemented by maps and illustrations.

About the Author

Archer Butler Hulbert

Archer Butler Hulbert was an American historian and author known for his extensive writings on the early exploration and development of the United States. His works often focus on the historical significance of transportation routes and the experiences of pioneers. Notable titles include "Boone's Wilderness Road," which explores the path taken by Daniel Boone, and "Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin," which examines the strategic importance of these routes in American history. Hulbert's contributions provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by early travelers and the evolution of America's infrastructure.