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100 1 _aHulbert, Archer Butler,
_d1873-1933
245 1 0 _aWashington's Road (Nemacolin's path) the First Chapter of the Old French War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aHistoric Highways of America, Vol. 3
500 _aRelease date is 2012-10-04
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763
653 _aWashington, George, 1732-1799 -- Military leadership
830 0 _aHistoric Highways of America, Vol. 3
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40932
999 _c81771
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