02779cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000390012824500810016726400510024830000470029933600260034633700260037233800360039849000410043450000310047550802050050652014790071153400450219065300650223565300570230083000410235785600430239840932UtSlPG20260610133933.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a03001138  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aHulbert, Archer Butler,d1873-193310aWashington's Road (Nemacolin's path) the First Chapter of the Old French War 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aHistoric Highways of America, Vol. 3  aRelease date is 2012-10-04  aProduced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"Washington's Road (Nemacolin's Path) the First Chapter of the Old French War" by Archer Butler Hulbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the pivotal role George Washington played during the early years of the Old French War, particularly highlighting his experiences and actions along the historic route that would become known as Washington’s Road. The narrative contextualizes Washington’s military career and his influence on the American frontier, offering insights into not only his journey but also the broader geopolitical tensions between European powers in North America.  The opening of the book introduces readers to Washington’s road trip across the rugged Allegheny region, pointing out the significance of Nemacolin's Path, an old Indian trail. It describes the historical richness of this route, detailing the various figures, including Washington himself, who traversed it during the 1750s amidst the clashes of the French and British colonial ambitions. Through well-crafted prose, the author evokes the wilderness and the strategic importance of the region, emphasizing Washington's early military experiences which greatly shaped his leadership and foresight in subsequent conflicts. The detailed portrayal of the landscape serves not only as a backdrop for Washington’s adventures but as a key character in the unfolding drama of early American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763  aWashington, George, 1732-1799 -- Military leadership 0aHistoric Highways of America, Vol. 340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40932