This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 03001138
Title: Washington's Road (Nemacolin's path) the First Chapter of the Old French War
Series Title: Historic Highways of America, Vol. 3
Note: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
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(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Washington's Road (Nemacolin's Path) the First Chapter of the Old French War" by Archer Butler Hulbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the pivotal role George Washington played during the early years of the Old French War, particularly highlighting his experiences and actions along the historic route that would become known as Washington’s Road. The narrative contextualizes Washington’s military career and his influence on the American frontier, offering insights into not only his journey but also the broader geopolitical tensions between European powers in North America. The opening of the book introduces readers to Washington’s road trip across the rugged Allegheny region, pointing out the significance of Nemacolin's Path, an old Indian trail. It describes the historical richness of this route, detailing the various figures, including Washington himself, who traversed it during the 1750s amidst the clashes of the French and British colonial ambitions. Through well-crafted prose, the author evokes the wilderness and the strategic importance of the region, emphasizing Washington's early military experiences which greatly shaped his leadership and foresight in subsequent conflicts. The detailed portrayal of the landscape serves not only as a backdrop for Washington’s adventures but as a key character in the unfolding drama of early American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hulbert, Archer Butler, 1873-1933
EBook No.: 40932
Published: Oct 4, 2012
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763
Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Military leadership
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03001138
Title: Washington's Road (Nemacolin's path) the First Chapter of the Old French War
Series Title: Historic Highways of America, Vol. 3
Note: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Washington's Road (Nemacolin's Path) the First Chapter of the Old French War" by Archer Butler Hulbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the pivotal role George Washington played during the early years of the Old French War, particularly highlighting his experiences and actions along the historic route that would become known as Washington’s Road. The narrative contextualizes Washington’s military career and his influence on the American frontier, offering insights into not only his journey but also the broader geopolitical tensions between European powers in North America. The opening of the book introduces readers to Washington’s road trip across the rugged Allegheny region, pointing out the significance of Nemacolin's Path, an old Indian trail. It describes the historical richness of this route, detailing the various figures, including Washington himself, who traversed it during the 1750s amidst the clashes of the French and British colonial ambitions. Through well-crafted prose, the author evokes the wilderness and the strategic importance of the region, emphasizing Washington's early military experiences which greatly shaped his leadership and foresight in subsequent conflicts. The detailed portrayal of the landscape serves not only as a backdrop for Washington’s adventures but as a key character in the unfolding drama of early American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hulbert, Archer Butler, 1873-1933
EBook No.: 40932
Published: Oct 4, 2012
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763
Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Military leadership
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.