Short History of Roads and Highways
Paul Wonning
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
From the first rude ridgeways to the modern interstate highway, the evolution of the road is a fascinating story. Readers will learn the progression of roads from the first ridgeways, roads in the ancient world, Roman roads and the development of the revolutionary McAdam Road. American Indians developed an extensive system of trails for both trade and war. The pioneers used parts of these trails to blaze the first traces that penetrated the interior of the developing United States. Readers can also follow the progression of the United States highway system from the first named highways to the modern interstate system of roads first established in the late 1950’s.
Duration - 3h 8m.
Author - Paul Wonning.
Narrator - Digital Voice Mike G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2021 Paul Wonning ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Paul Wonning
Digital Voice Mike G
Short History Series
Mossy Feet Books
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. From the first rude ridgeways to the modern interstate highway, the evolution of the road is a fascinating story. Readers will learn the progression of roads from the first ridgeways, roads in the ancient world, Roman roads and the development of the revolutionary McAdam Road. American Indians developed an extensive system of trails for both trade and war. The pioneers used parts of these trails to blaze the first traces that penetrated the interior of the developing United States. Readers can also follow the progression of the United States highway system from the first named highways to the modern interstate system of roads first established in the late 1950’s. Duration - 3h 8m. Author - Paul Wonning. Narrator - Digital Voice Mike G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2021 Paul Wonning ©.
Language:
English
Title Page
Duration:00:01:40
Table of Contents
Duration:00:02:34
Introduction
Duration:00:00:36
Evolution of Road Building Materials
Duration:00:11:39
Historic Roads
Duration:00:05:09
Native Roads and Wildlife roads in North America
Duration:00:13:04
Old Pioneer Roads
Duration:00:25:19
Post Road from Madison Portland, Maine, to Savannah, Georgia
Duration:00:01:08
The Beginnings of the United States Highway System
Duration:00:04:37
The Bonus Bill - 1817
Duration:00:01:13
The American System 1820
Duration:00:00:44
Maysville Turnpike Act of 18 27
Duration:00:01:39
Panic of 1837
Duration:00:02:00
Named Highways
Duration:00:27:58
Good Roads Movement
Duration:00:05:38
Office of Road Inquiry
Duration:00:05:23
American Motor League
Duration:00:01:50
The Horseless Age
Duration:00:01:13
American Automobile Association
Duration:00:00:53
Office of Public Roads
Duration:00:00:14
Questions Over Constitutionality of Federal Road Construction
Duration:00:03:10
American Association of State Highway Officials
Duration:00:01:19
Federal Aid Road Act of 1916
Duration:00:05:34
1919 Military Caravan
Duration:00:02:08
Federal Aid Highway Act of 1921
Duration:00:00:47
Pershing Map
Duration:00:05:05
Uniform Signage Introduced
Duration:00:02:03
United States Highway Numbering System Appr oved
Duration:00:01:34
Federal -Aid Highway Act of 1938
Duration:00:00:23
German Autobahns
Duration:00:00:48
Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944
Duration:00:00:31
Federal-aid Highway Act of 1956
Duration:00:05:37
Classifications of Roads
Duration:00:08:35
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:32:14
About the Author
Duration:00:00:15
Mossy Feet Books Catalogue
Duration:00:00:31
Sample Chapter
Duration:00:03:45