Archer Butler Hulbert
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.
The Old Glade (Forbes's) Road (Pennsylvania State Road)
Witness the epic transformation of a simple path into the lifeblood of a nation, where generals marched, battles raged, and the course of American history was forever changed.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
Pilots of the Republic: The Romance of the Pioneer Promoter in the Middle West
Witness the ambition and drive of the early American pioneers whose quest for personal fortune forged a nation in the uncharted lands of the Middle West.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
Portage Paths: The Keys of the Continent
Discover the untold stories of daring travelers who navigated treacherous paths, shaping the very fabric of a nation.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
Boone's Wilderness Road
A legendary pioneer blazes a trail into the unknown, sparking a massive westward migration that reshapes a nation forever.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travelers (Volume 1)
Discover the challenging journeys and rough conditions faced by early American travelers as they forged new paths across a growing nation.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
The Great American Canals (Volume 2, The Erie Canal)
A waterway to the West becomes reality, changing America forever.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
Waterways of Westward Expansion - The Ohio River and its Tributaries
Discover how one river became the lifeblood of a nation, carrying dreams and commerce across the untamed landscapes of a growing America.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travelers (Volume 2)
Across tough terrain and unpredictable weather, brave travelers carved paths into the American frontier, seeking adventure and new beginnings.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
The Cumberland Road
Discover how one road transformed a nation, connecting east and west as settlers and commerce reshaped the American frontier.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
The Paths of Inland Commerce; A Chronicle of Trail, Road, and Waterway
Discover how a president’s vision and the struggle for transportation shaped a nation's destiny.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
Colonel Washington
Witness a young Major brave treacherous landscapes and political turmoil as he embarks on a mission that would define his legacy and shape a nation's future.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
Washington's Road (Nemacolin's path) the First Chapter of the Old French War
Venture into the rugged American frontier where a young soldier navigates treacherous landscapes and colonial rivalries, laying the foundation for his rise to leadership.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
Braddock's Road and Three Relative Papers
Amidst a fierce rivalry for land, a daring expedition carves a path through treacherous wilderness, changing the course of war.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals
Discover the ancient trails carved by buffalo and mound-building Indians that became the very foundation of transportation in America.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
The Niagara River
Discover the geological wonders and historical importance of a majestic river that shaped American history and captivated the hearts of artists, geologists, and military strategists.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin
Follow the harrowing journeys of soldiers as they march through treacherous landscapes, fighting for control of a vast territory in the Old Northwest.
By Archer Butler Hulbert
The Future of Road-making in America
Discover how better roads could lift struggling farmers, connect communities, and boost the entire nation at the dawn of the 20th century.
By Archer Butler Hulbert