The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone, Hunter, Soldier, and Pioneer: With Sketches of Simon Kenton, Lewis Wetzel, and Other Leaders in the Settlement of the West
1884
The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone, Hunter, Soldier, and Pioneer: With Sketches of Simon Kenton, Lewis Wetzel, and Other Leaders in the Settlement of the West
1884
Biographies, History - American
Published in 1884, 'The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone' by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a juvenile biography that chronicles the life of Daniel Boone, a key figure in American exploration and settlement. The book details Boone's early years in Pennsylvania, his adventures as a hunter and pioneer, and his experiences in the Kentucky frontier, highlighting his resilience and resourcefulness. It also includes sketches of other notable pioneers like Simon Kenton and Lewis Wetzel, providing context to the challenges faced during the westward expansion of the United States.
