"Braddock's Road and Three Relative Papers" by Archer Butler Hulbert is a historical exploration of a crucial chapter in North American history, zeroing in on Braddock's ambitious campaign and the creation of Braddock's Road during the British colonial era. The book serves as a military analysis, detailing strategic decisions and the myriad difficulties encountered by soldiers traversing the rugged Allegheny Mountains. The narrative begins by establishing the backdrop of French and English competition for control of North America, spotlighting the geographical hurdles that influenced military operations. The book underscores the importance of Braddock's Road, completed in 1755, as both a landmark achievement in military logistics and a critical evolution in British warfare strategies. It touches on the initial missteps and hardships that influenced the trajectory of the French and Indian War, emphasizing essential characters such as General Edward Braddock and the intricacies of the colonial military environment before his fateful mission to Fort Duquesne.
Braddock's Road and Three Relative Papers
By Archer Butler Hulbert
Amidst a fierce rivalry for land, a daring expedition carves a path through treacherous wilderness, changing the course of war.
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About the AuthorArcher Butler Hulbert, FRGS, historical geographer, writer, and professor of American history, son of Rev. Calvin Butler Hulbert and Mary Elizabeth Woodward, was born in Bennington, Vermont. His father later became President of Middlebury College. Hulbert was married twice. On September 10, 1901 he married Mary Elizabeth Stacy, who died in 1920. On June 16, 1923 he married Dorothy Printup. He had two daughters by each wife.
Archer Butler Hulbert, FRGS, historical geographer, writer, and professor of American history, son of Rev. Calvin Butler Hulbert and Mary Elizabeth Woodward, was born in Bennington, Vermont. His father later became President of Middlebury College. Hulbert was married twice. On September 10, 1901 he married Mary Elizabeth Stacy, who died in 1920. On June 16, 1923 he married Dorothy Printup. He had two daughters by each wife.
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