02822cam a22004093u 4500 74621 UtSlPG 20260610134728.0 m cr n 260607r20241915utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15021815 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Powell, E. Alexander (Edward Alexander), 1879-1957 The road to glory Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-10-22 Peter Becker, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Road to Glory" by E. Alexander Powell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the untold stories of adventurers and unsung heroes who played significant roles in shaping the territories of the United States, particularly in the context of territorial expansion and conflict in the early 19th century. It highlights figures who, despite their contributions, have largely been overlooked by history, paving the way for events like the Texas liberation and other frontier conquests. The opening of the narrative sets the tone by introducing the perspective of valorous but underappreciated men, including the adventurer Philip Nolan and his efforts to bring wild horses from Texas to Louisiana. We learn of Nolan's expeditions, his subsequent confrontation with Spanish forces, and his tragic fate. Powell’s introduction incorporates historical context, outlining the complexities of American expansion and the motivations of these adventurers, intertwining tales of heroism with the political dynamics of the time. The narrative promises thrilling accounts that reflect on the legacy of these men, suggesting that their daring exploits were crucial to the emerging American identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1915 Texas -- History -- Revolution, 1835-1836 Creek War, 1813-1814 Whitman, Marcus, 1802-1847 Doniphan's Expedition, 1846-1847 United States Naval Expedition to Japan (1852-1854) Tippecanoe, Battle of, Ind., 1811 Qualla Battoo, Sumatra, Attack on, 1832 Mexico -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1810-1821 https://archive.org/details/roadtoglory00powe https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74621 115346 115346