Colonel Washington

Archer Butler HulbertProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.5

Word count: 102K words
Chapters: 11

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Colonel Washington by Archer Butler HulbertAuthor: Hulbert, Archer Butler, 1873-1933,Language: English, Class: E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861), Release Date: Mar 29, 2013

Editor's review

This book is a monograph on Washington by historian Archer Butler Hulbert, focusing on his early military career. It is a public-domain English-language work in the field of American Revolutionary history, made openly available through Project Gutenberg. Compared with common Washington biographies, this book concentrates on his period as a colonial officer, helping readers understand the future historical figure's development before the War of Independence. The author combines archival research with narrative, making it suitable as supplementary reading for topics in American history. The electronic edition makes it easy to search names and events, convenient for consultation during coursework or writing verification. Note that the book is in English and was written long ago, so some historical views and expressions bear the marks of their time; readers should compare it with modern research.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in the history of the American War of Independence
History students who need English-language public-domain source materials
Beginner readers who want to learn about Washington's early military career
Learners who prefer historical subjects for English reading practice

Not a good fit for

Readers who read only Chinese history books and are not used to English originals
Biography readers expecting full coverage of Washington's entire life
Advanced researchers who need the latest scholarship and annotations

Reading tips

Before reading, review the timeline of Washington's early years to help locate chapters
Read alongside a map of colonial America to understand the geography of military actions
Compare the book's narrative with modern works on American history and note differences in historical interpretation
Take notes on people and events chapter by chapter for later verification and citation

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FAQ

Which period of Washington's life does this book cover?

The book focuses on Washington's early military experience as a colonial officer, not his presidency or his entire life. It suits readers who want to understand his development before the War of Independence.

Is this book an English original?

Yes, it is an English-language public-domain book released by Project Gutenberg. Chinese readers need some English reading ability or should use a dictionary and reference materials.

Are the historical sources and views in the book reliable?

The book was written long ago and belongs to the historical writing of its era. Its narrative has reference value, but some views and expressions reflect the limitations of the time. It is advisable to read it alongside modern scholarship rather than rely on it alone.

Is it suitable as material for historical writing?

It can serve as one of the English-language primary reference materials, especially for verifying the basic outline of Washington's early military experience. Before citing it, however, check modern research and note the author's standpoint and the book's date.

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About the author

Archer Butler Hulbert Author · American · 1873–1933

Archer Butler Hulbert (1873–1933) was an American historical geographer and writer who served as professor of history at Colorado College. He devoted himself to the study of early roads, river transport, and westward pioneering, edited the sixteen-volume "Historic Highways of America," and wrote extensively on the history of transportation and the frontier. His works center on the opening of overland and water routes, examining specific roads such as the Cumberland Road and Washington's early road, as well as the paths of the mound-building Indians and great game animals, and the role of the Ohio River and its tributaries in westward expansion. He combined close attention to roads and rivers with travelers' firsthand accounts, blending archival research with narrative verve to produce solid, readable records of America's early transportation networks and western development. Public information about his life is limited, and his influence rests chiefly on these transportation histories.