Thomas B. Searight

Broschiertes Buch

The Old Pike

A History of the National Road: With Incidents, Accidents & Anecdotes Thereon

Beschreibung

This road, opened in 1818, began at Cumberland, Maryland, and ended in Illinois. Until the coming of the railroads west of the Allegheny mountains in 1852, the National Road was the one great highway over which passed the bulk of trade and travel, and mai

Autor

Thomas B. Searight was an American historian and author, particularly known for his comprehensive work on early American transportation history titled "The Old Pike", which chronicles the history of the National Road, also known as the Cumberland Road. This road was one of the first major improved highways in the United States built by the federal government. Searight's book, published in 1894, provides a detailed account of the road's construction, its economic and social impact, as well as the myriad of stories of the people and events associated with the thoroughfare during its most influential years. While detailed biographical information about Searight is not widely circulated, his contribution to the field of American transport history is well-regarded. His narrative captures the essence of 19th-century American life and the spirit of the frontier through anecdotal evidence and rich historical detail. His literary style marries the precision of a historian with the flair of a storyteller, offering readers a vivid portrayal of an era where the National Road was a vital conduit for expansion and progress. "The Old Pike" remains a seminal reference for historians interested in the early infrastructure development of the United States and the westward expansion era.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Heritage Books Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 596
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 739g
• ISBN-13: 9781556134074
• ISBN-10: 155613407X
• Artikelnr.: 28134832