John Mullan: Soldier, Explorer, Road-Builder

By Stewart Nash

Captain John Mullan is one of the unsung heroes of the American northwest. At a time when the Union was coming unglued, Capt. Mullan lead a team of engineers and road-builders though the Cascade and upper Rocky Mountains to form the first system of roads. The groundwork he laid later became the U.S. highway system and even part of Interstate 90. Americans owe their ability to see this beautiful corner of the country to John Mullan, who forged the way from the Columbia River in Oregon to the plains of eastern Montana.Stewart Nash has over 40 years of experience as a professional land surveyor. His experience offers a unique perspective into the work of John Mullan, the first of his predecessors in the American northwest.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1941072216
• ISBN13: 9781941072219
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Bygone Era Books
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"