Life of Daniel Boone the Great Western Hunter and Pioneer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417933129)

The Life of Daniel Boone the Great Western Hunter and Pioneer is a biography written by Cecil B. Hartley. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Daniel Boone, one of the most famous frontiersmen in American history. Boone was born in Pennsylvania in 1734 and spent his early years exploring the wilderness of the Appalachian Mountains. He later moved west to Kentucky, where he became a legendary hunter and pioneer. The book covers Boone's early years, including his experiences as a young man living on the frontier, and his later adventures as a fur trapper and explorer. It also details his role in the settlement of Kentucky, including his involvement in the founding of the town of Boonesborough. Hartley provides a detailed portrait of Boone's character, describing him as a skilled woodsman, a fearless explorer, and a devoted family man. The book also explores Boone's relationships with Native American tribes, including his interactions with the Shawnee and Cherokee nations. Overall, The Life of Daniel Boone the Great Western Hunter and Pioneer is a fascinating and informative biography of one of America's most iconic figures. It provides readers with a vivid portrait of life on the frontier and the challenges faced by early pioneers in the American West.1865. Comprising an account of his early history; his daring and remarkable career as the first settler of Kentucky; his thrilling adventures with the Indians and his wonderful skill, coolness and sagacity under all the hazardous and trying circumstances of Western border life. To which is added his autobiography complete as dictated by himself and show his own belief that he was an instrument ordained to settle the wilderness. The story of the celebrated hunter, Long Knife, who first blazed the wilderness trail through Indian country to Kentucky.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: Cecil B. Hartley
ISBN-10: 1417933127
ISBN-13: 9781417933129
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/17/2005
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d