Portage Paths: The Keys of the Continent

"Portage Paths: The Keys of the Continent" by Archer Butler Hulbert is a story about how important portage paths were for the growth of America. It shows the adventure and difficulties that explorers, missionaries, and traders experienced as they moved across the land, connecting important waterways and shaping the country's early history. The book describes the rough landscapes and the struggles of those who traveled these paths, emphasizing their role as the "Backbone of America" and how they helped people move and communicate in a time before modern transportation, ultimately influencing America’s historical development.