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Through the Indian Country: John Mullan and the Northern Overland Road

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Author
Scheuerman, Richard D.
Date
Fall 2010
Geographic Location
Washington
Material Type
magazine article
Abstract
Discusses the construction of the Northern Overland Road in Washington State by U.S. soldier and road builder John Mullan. Mullan's engagements can be considered a part of the U.S. Indian Wars. Mullan understood his work as a road builder would negatively impact the country's Native American popula…
Author
Scheuerman, Richard D.
Role
Author
Date
Fall 2010
Person
Mullan, John, 1830-1909
Topic
Roads - Design and construction
Nez Perce Indians
Indians of North America--Relocation
Indians of North America--Washington (State)
Geographic Location
Washington
Material Type
magazine article
Physical Description
photographs
illustrations
maps
Source Title
Columbia
Volume
24
Issue
3
Pages
21-27
Abstract
Discusses the construction of the Northern Overland Road in Washington State by U.S. soldier and road builder John Mullan. Mullan's engagements can be considered a part of the U.S. Indian Wars. Mullan understood his work as a road builder would negatively impact the country's Native American population and believed relocation to be beneficial.
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