This work was a pioneer in the field. In the
light of recent scholarship it is subject to criticism at some
points; but it is based on careful study of the sources, and for
vividness and interest it has perhaps not been surpassed in
American historical writing. A third extensive work is Archer B.
Hulbert, "Historic Highways of America" (16 vols., 1902-05). In
writing the history of the great land and water routes of trade
and travel between East and West the author found occasion to
describe, in interesting fashion, most phases of western life.
The volumes most closely related to the subject matter of the
present book are: "Military Roads of the Mississippi Valley"
(VIII); "Waterways of Western Expansion" (IX); "The Cumberland
Road" (X); and "Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travellers"
(XIXII). Mention should be made also of Mr. Hulbert's "The Ohio
River, a Course of Empire" (1906).
Further references will be found appended to the articles on
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin in "The
Encyclopaedia Britannica" (11th edition).
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