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100 1 _aFrost, John,
_d1800-1859
245 1 0 _aHeroes and Hunters of the West :
_bComprising Sketches and Adventures of Boone, Kenton, Brady, Logan, Whetzel, Fleehart, Hughes, Johnson, &c.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aPublished anonymously. John Frost is supposed author.
500 _aRelease date is 2008-10-19
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Heroes and Hunters of the West" by John Frost is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work offers sketches and adventures of notable figures in the early American frontier, such as Daniel Boone, George Rogers Clarke, and Simon Kenton, detailing their exploits during the westward expansion and conflicts with Native Americans. The book aims to highlight the bravery and resilience of these figures, aiming to inspire admiration for their heroism. At the start of the narrative, Frost introduces Daniel Boone, emphasizing his pivotal role as a pioneer and leader on the frontier. The excerpt recounts Boone's initial forays into Kentucky, where he faced numerous adversities, including capture by Native Americans. It highlights his courage, resourcefulness, and determination, setting the tone for the stories that follow. The beginning lays the groundwork for understanding the challenges faced by early settlers and the heroic characteristics of legendary figures who shaped the history of the American West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndian captivities
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Ohio River Valley
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26965
999 _c67874
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