In 1753, a young George Washington undertook a perilous journey through the Ohio wilderness to deliver a message to the French, setting the stage for the French and Indian War and the eventual founding of the United States. Drawing on contemporary accounts and his own extensive research, Archer Butler Hulbert recreates Washington's journey and sheds new light on this formative chapter in American history. A vivid and engaging narrative for history buffs and general readers alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.