Project Gutenberg 2006-02-05 Public domain in the USA. 148 Filson, John 1788 The Adventures of Col. Daniel Boon Containing a Narrative of the Wars of Kentucke The Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boon Produced by John M. Krafft, and David Widger "The Adventures of Col. Daniel Boon" by John Filson is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book narrates the life and adventures of Daniel Boone, focusing on his significant role in the exploration and settlement of Kentucky during a tumultuous period marked by conflicts with Native American tribes. Boone's journey is framed against the backdrop of early American frontier life, emphasizing themes of perseverance, bravery, and the quest for land and opportunity. The narrative begins with Boone's departure from North Carolina to explore Kentucky, highlighting his encounters with native tribes, the challenges of survival in the wilderness, and his ongoing struggle to secure his family's safety amidst growing hostilities. Key events include his capture by Native Americans, his philosophical reflections on happiness and contentment in adversity, and the establishment of settlements like Boonsborough. Throughout the account, Boone recounts significant battles, the toll of violence on his family and friends, and his enduring hope for peace and prosperity in a land fraught with peril. By the end, Boone reflects on the sacrifices made for the settlement of Kentucky and his fervent desire for a future of tranquility and abundance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820 Kentucky -- History -- To 1792 Indian captivities -- Kentucky Pioneers -- Kentucky -- Biography F396 Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - American Browsing: History - General 73356 73365 2024-09-01T07:42:50.225475 2023-10-01T07:11:13.136226 text/html text/html 68107 2013-02-02T10:22:38 text/html; charset=us-ascii 24635 2013-02-02T10:22:40 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 75677 2024-09-01T07:42:53.555440 application/epub+zip 74556 2024-09-01T07:42:51.525456 application/epub+zip 74557 2024-09-01T07:42:50.719465 application/epub+zip 161219 2024-09-01T07:42:55.151462 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153691 2024-09-01T07:42:53.012452 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 172860 2022-09-01T08:42:30.516138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 62577 62550 2024-09-01T07:42:50.024462 2023-10-01T07:11:12.914188 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 62437 2009-07-08T18:05:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23602 2009-07-08T19:10:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18923 2024-09-01T07:42:55.293437 application/rdf+xml 12371 2024-09-01T07:42:51.062448 image/jpeg 3049 2024-09-01T07:42:50.885453 image/jpeg 75895 2024-09-01T07:42:50.233581 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia