"The Old Glade (Forbes's) Road (Pennsylvania State Road)" by Archer Butler Hulbert is a historical narrative that chronicles the crucial role of the Old Glade Road in 18th-century American expansion and military strategy. The book maps the evolution of this route from the Old Trading Path to Forbes's Road, emphasizing its importance during key military campaigns that connected the eastern colonies to the Ohio Valley. The story focuses on pivotal figures like General Edward Braddock and Brigadier-general John Forbes, whose actions shaped the road's development and strategic use and details the difficulties in building and preserving the road in the midst of conflict. The narrative highlights the road's vital role in military logistics, exploring its impact on Braddock's unsuccessful campaign and Forbes's later achievements, capturing the essence of early American expansion and military history.
The Old Glade (Forbes's) Road (Pennsylvania State Road)
By Archer Butler Hulbert
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.
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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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