Project Gutenberg 2014-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 206 Lacock, John Kennedy Braddock Road Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Braddock Road" by John Kennedy Lacock is a historical account detailing the construction of a military road in the mid-18th century, specifically relating to Major-General Edward Braddock's ill-fated expedition against Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War. Written in the early 20th century, this work focuses on the logistical and geographical challenges faced by Braddock's forces as they established a route through rugged terrain. The book not only highlights the military operations but also serves as a detailed exploration of the road's historical significance. Lacock meticulously recounts the events surrounding the construction of Braddock Road, outlining both the preparations and the eventual journey taken by the British troops. The narrative includes Braddock’s interactions with local governors, relations with Native Americans, and the contributions of figures like Benjamin Franklin in organizing supplies. As the troops navigate the difficult landscapes, including the Alleghany Mountains, the author documents the hardships endured, such as delays caused by scarce resources. The text culminates in Braddock's confrontation with the French forces, ultimately leading to a pivotal defeat. Overall, Lacock’s work stands as both a historical resource and a tribute to the challenges of military expeditions during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44648/44648-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Braddock's Campaign, 1755 E151 Text Browsing: History - American Category: History - American Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Warfare 136510 2025-06-18T07:13:09.157610 text/html 112949 2024-10-23T22:10:52 text/html 1347474 2025-06-18T07:13:15.053567 application/epub+zip 1344575 2025-06-18T07:13:10.915670 application/epub+zip 111374 2025-06-18T07:13:09.528541 application/epub+zip 1434824 2025-06-18T07:13:17.715579 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1411163 2025-06-18T07:13:13.501645 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154490 2022-09-20T11:27:59.704055 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 104847 2023-09-19T12:43:15.211829 text/plain 85047 2024-10-23T22:10:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 14947 2025-06-18T07:13:17.870482 application/rdf+xml 21829 2025-06-18T07:13:09.613598 image/jpeg 3097 2025-06-18T07:13:09.570525 image/jpeg 1328063 2025-06-18T07:13:09.208529 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