Waterways of Western Expansion - The Ohio River and Its Tributaries, written by eminent historian Archer Butler Halbert, is an important work that explores the pivotal role of waterways in the expansion of the West. The author draws attention to the waterway of the Ohio River and its tributaries as important routes of trade, settlement, and cultural exchange in the history of the United States. The book contains a detailed analysis of the geographic significance of these waterways, as well as information on the construction of canals, the development of transportation networks, and important historical events related to the Ohio River. This is an indispensable reference for anyone interested in the history of the development of the West and the influence of waterways on this process.