Life And Adventures Of Colonel Daniel Boon: The First White Settler Of The State Of Kentucky (1823) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169587038)

The Life and Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boon: The First White Settler of the State of Kentucky is a memoir written by Daniel Boon himself and originally published in 1823. The book chronicles the life of Boon, who is known for being a legendary frontiersman and explorer in American history. Boon recounts his childhood in Pennsylvania, his move to North Carolina, and his experiences as a hunter and trapper in the wilderness. The memoir also details Boon's exploration and settlement of Kentucky, which was then a dangerous and uncharted territory. Boon describes the challenges he faced in carving out a home in the wilderness, including encounters with Native American tribes and the harsh realities of survival in the untamed wilderness. Throughout the book, Boon offers insights into the rugged and self-sufficient lifestyle of early American settlers, as well as the complex relationships between settlers and Native Americans. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a true American pioneer and the struggles and triumphs of the early years of American expansion. Overall, The Life and Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boon is a captivating and historically significant account of one of America's most iconic figures, written in Boon's own words.To Which Is Added A Narration Of His Letter Life Until His Death. Annexed Is An Eulogy By Lord Byron.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Daniel Boon
ISBN-10: 1169587038
ISBN-13: 9781169587038
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 42
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d