Project Gutenberg 2012-12-31 Public domain in the USA. 337 Cook, Joel 1842 1910 America, Volume 2 (of 6) Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "America, Volume 2 (of 6)" by Joel Cook is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the development and significance of various regions in the United States, particularly focusing on the routes and infrastructure that facilitated westward expansion. The book likely covers key historical events, individuals, and geographical features that shaped the American landscape and economy during this transformative period. The opening of the volume introduces the theme of infrastructure and exploration, beginning with the discussion of the Old Pike, the first major highway over the Allegheny Mountains, which played a crucial role in connecting the Eastern states with the burgeoning West. It traces the political and social implications of this development, highlighting influential figures such as George Washington and their visions for internal improvements. The text is rich in detail, recounting anecdotes, early settlements, and the significance of key transportation routes while setting the stage for further exploration into the American experience and the various regions that define it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States -- Description and travel Canada -- Description and travel E151 F1001 Text Category: History - Other Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) 386279 2025-08-17T04:20:09.395425 text/html 367556 2024-10-23T13:20:16 text/html 593052 2025-08-17T04:20:17.261421 application/epub+zip 596384 2025-08-17T04:20:12.530400 application/epub+zip 216551 2025-08-17T04:20:11.222460 application/epub+zip 779044 2025-08-17T04:20:20.631384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 756604 2025-08-17T04:20:16.421419 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341614 2022-09-19T06:12:04.731509 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358397 2025-08-17T04:20:08.885460 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 338552 2024-10-23T13:20:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16609 2025-08-17T04:20:20.763349 application/rdf+xml 15136 2025-08-17T04:20:11.767395 image/jpeg 4141 2025-08-17T04:20:11.497416 image/jpeg 573273 2025-08-17T04:20:09.444427 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog