Waterways of Westward Expansion - The Ohio River and its Tributaries by Hulbert
"Waterways of Westward Expansion - The Ohio River and its Tributaries" by Archer Butler Hulbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the significant role played by the Ohio River and its tributaries during the westward expansion of the United States. The book delves into the geography, early explorations, and navigation methods integral to the development of the American frontier. The opening of the book providesan overview of the Ohio River's importance in draining vast, fertile territories and influencing migration patterns in early American history. Hulbert discusses the river's dimensions, its French naming as La Belle Rivière, and the early journeys of explorers like Céloron de Bienville. This introduction sets the stage for an in-depth investigation of the river's historical context and its evolution as a critical route for commerce and settlement during the expansion era, highlighting the vital connection between waterways and the growth of the American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hulbert, Archer Butler, 1873-1933 |
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| LoC No. | 03027980 |
| Title | Waterways of Westward Expansion - The Ohio River and its Tributaries |
| Series Title | Historic Highways of America, Vol. 9 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Our first glimpse of the Ohio -- The Indian side -- "The navigator" -- The evolution of river craft -- Three generations of rivermen -- The navigation of the Ohio. |
| 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) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | Ohio River |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41103 |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 214 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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