Red-Men’s Roads: The Indian Thoroughfares of the Central West (1900)

Red-Men's Roads: The Indian Thoroughfares of the Central West is a book written by Archer Butler Hulbert and published in 1900. The book explores the history and significance of the Native American trails and roads that crisscrossed the central region of the United States. Hulbert delves into the cultural and historical context of these routes, tracing their origins back to prehistoric times and examining their importance to the various tribes that used them for trade, migration, and communication. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific trails and regions, including the Osage Trace, the Santa Fe Trail, and the Great Plains. Hulbert draws on a wealth of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official records, to provide a detailed and engaging account of the history of these routes. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the terrain and understand the layout of the trails.Red-Men's Roads is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history, the history of the American West, or the development of transportation and communication networks in the United States. It offers a unique perspective on the central role that these trails played in shaping the cultural, economic, and social landscape of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.