Life of Daniel Boone, the Great Western Hunter and Pioneer by Cecil B. Hartley
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| Author | Hartley, Cecil B. |
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| Title | Life of Daniel Boone, the Great Western Hunter and Pioneer |
| Alternate Title | Life & Times of Col. Daniel Boone |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, Thomas Hutchinson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Life of Daniel Boone, the Great Western Hunter and Pioneer" by Cecil B. Hartley is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Colonel Daniel Boone, exploring his significant role as a pioneer and the early settler of Kentucky, along with his encounters and experiences during a transformative period in American history. The opening of the biography introduces Daniel Boone's family background, detailing his grandfather's emigration from England to America and the early days of Boone's life in Pennsylvania. It highlights his upbringing in a frontier settlement and his development as a skilled hunter from a young age. The text emphasizes Boone's character, underscoring his uniqueness and substantial contributions to the establishment of Kentucky while noting the personal sacrifices he made throughout his journey, including land losses and the challenges faced during his exploits in the wilderness. This portion sets the stage for understanding the remarkable life of a man who became a storied figure in American folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F396: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley |
| Subject | Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820 |
| Subject | Pioneers -- Kentucky -- Biography |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Kentucky |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14023 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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