Archer Butler Hulbert

Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals

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Produktbeschreibung

Delve into the fascinating origins of American transportation with "Historic Highways of America (Vol. 1): Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals" by Archer Butler Hulbert. This meticulously prepared print edition explores the ancient Indian trails that shaped the course of early America. Discover the routes used by Native Americans and the great game animals that roamed the continent, laying the foundation for the historic roads we know today. A compelling blend of history and geography, this volume illuminates the vital role of these early pathways in the development of the United States. Uncover the hidden stories behind these routes and their impact on the landscape and the movement of people. Explore the trails that connected communities and facilitated trade, offering a unique perspective on North American history. Ideal for anyone interested in transportation history, Native American culture, or the exploration of early America, this book offers a timeless journey into the past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 68
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 109g
• ISBN-13: 9781023187787
• ISBN-10: 1023187787
• Artikelnr.: 74124336

Autorenporträt

Archer Butler Hulbert (1873-1933) was an eminent American historian and educator known for his extensive work on the historical geography of the United States. Highly regarded for his scholarly contributions to the understanding of pioneering movements and trails, his literary corpus provides an in-depth analysis of the migration patterns of early North Americans and the trodden paths of wildlife that intersected with human histories. One of the gems in his collection of works is 'Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals', a volume that closely examines the interconnectedness of indigenous populations with their surrounding environments. Hulbert's penchant for detail and his groundbreaking use of primary source documents established a new standard in the historiography of American Westward expansion and exploration. His narrative style, an admixture of academic rigor and accessible prose, renders his historical texts valuable not only to scholars but also to lay readers with an interest in the American past. Hulbert's legacy is preserved through his contributions to America's historical literature, with his insights into the mound-building Indians and their relation with the natural world remaining a particularly poignant piece of intellectual heritage.