The National Road In Indiana (1919)

By Lee Burns

Book Overview

The National Road in Indiana (1919) is a historical book written by Lee Burns that explores the development and significance of the National Road in Indiana. The National Road was the first federally-funded highway in the United States and was built in the early 19th century to connect the East Coast with the Midwest. The book provides a detailed account of the construction of the road and the impact it had on the economic and social development of Indiana. It also includes information on the various towns and cities that developed along the road, as well as the people who traveled on it.Burns draws on a range of primary sources, including government documents, newspapers, and personal accounts, to provide a comprehensive overview of the National Road in Indiana. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation and infrastructure development in the United States.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437159710
• ISBN13: 9781437159714
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"