Braddock's Road and Three Relative Papers

Name: Braddock's Road and Three Relative Papers
Author: Archer Butler Hulbert

By Archer Butler Hulbert

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A thorough historical account reconstructs a colonial military advance across the Allegheny region, tracing the survey, construction, and use of a western military highway. It examines competing French and English approaches to the interior, the Virginia campaign and marches between Atlantic ports and frontier forts, firsthand journals and battle narratives — notably the Monongahela engagement — and contemporary maps and illustrations. Complementary essays describe backwoods conditions, later route identifications, and the road's logistical and strategic significance in opening the trans-Allegheny interior.

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.