The Old Pike by Thomas B. Searight

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Author Searight, Thomas B. (Thomas Brownfield)
LoC No. 01015992
Title The Old Pike
A History of the National Road, with Incidents, Accidents, and Anecdotes Thereon
Note Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Old Pike" by Thomas B. Searight is a historical account written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1894. The work traces the history and significance of the National Road, also known as the Cumberland Road, which was the first highway in the United States built entirely by the federal government. Through Searight's narrative, readers can expect to explore the road's inception, key figures involved in its development, and the cultural and economic impacts it had on early America. At the start of the book, the author outlines the motivations behind creating a national road and discusses its historical importance compared to the famous Appian Way in Rome. Searight notes the road's inception in 1806 under President Jefferson, highlighting significant contributors like Henry Clay and Andrew Stewart, while also debunking popular myths surrounding its creation. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of not only the construction and development of the road itself but also of the various incidents, anecdotes, and characters that populated this vital artery of transportation in America's early years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Subject Cumberland Road
Subject Pennsylvania -- Biography
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EBook-No. 41799
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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