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Daniel Boone, Backwoodsman

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(4,717 Sterne; 23 Bewertungen)

Daniel Boone is celebrated in history and legend as one of the foremost pioneers who opened up the wilderness of Kentucky. Famed for his skills as a hunter, he was once captured and adopted by the Shawnee tribe from which he ultimately escaped. He was active in the militia and fought in several battles of the American Revolution. In later life he became a politician, being elected to Virginia state assembly, and land speculator, eventually settling in Missouri.

This biography is written for youth in a lively and engaging style dramatizing many of the events of Boone’s adventures, from his youth to his final days.
- Summary by Larry Wilson (6 hr 47 min)

Chapters

The American Backwoodsman

17:49

Read by Donald Cummings

Hardy Goodfellow

19:11

Read by Anthony Mallette

The Young Hunter

19:55

Read by Kurt

The Daring Pioneer

17:44

Read by Kurt

In Fair Kentucky

22:57

Read by Kurt

Hardy’s First Indian

18:45

Read by Kurt

The Capture of Boone

19:04

Read by Kurt

The Hannibal of the West

23:55

Read by Kerry Adams

The Victory of Vincennes

21:00

Read by Kerry Adams

A Feat of Strength

21:57

Read by Kerry Adams

“Big Turtle”

20:53

Read by Kerry Adams

Diamond Cut Diamond

18:35

Read by Kurt

Boonesborough is Besieged

18:00

Read by Christine Rottger

Kenton’s Story

15:49

Read by Tom Milliken

The Young Scout

16:26

Read by Kurt

The White Squaw

17:42

Read by Kurt

A String of Disasters

17:27

Read by Kurt

“The Bloody Year”

16:12

Read by Kurt

Simon Girty, Renegade

19:25

Read by Kurt

Battle of the Blue Licks

18:17

Read by Kurt

An Old Bird

14:42

Read by James R. Hedrick

The Last Hunt

12:12

Read by James R. Hedrick

Bewertungen

Early American Hero & Founding Father

(5 Sterne)

Well written with a great degree of detail adding to the understanding of the lives of his family and how their living conditions and lifestyle. Good background and documentation of Boone’s entire lifetime. So much historical background of his early life, family origin and travels. Gives you a much greater understanding of this man and his family who contributed so much in shaping our nation. He truly is an early American trail blazer with boundless courage and love for the natural beauty of the Carolinas, Kentucky, Tennessee… I believe he’s an underrated American founder and hero.