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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aJohnston, Charles H. L.
_q(Charles Haven Ladd),
_d1877-1943
245 1 0 _aFamous Frontiersmen and Heroes of the Border :
_bTheir Adventurous Lives and Stirring Experiences in Pioneer Days
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-08
505 0 _aPreface -- The frontiersman -- Daniel Morgan -- James Harrod -- Robert McLellan -- Colonel Benjamin Logan -- George Rogers Clarke -- John Slover -- Lewis Wetzel -- Samuel Colter -- Meshack Browning -- "Bill" Bent -- Thomas Eddie -- Jim Bridger -- "Old Bill" Williams -- "Big Foot" Wallace -- Captain Jack Hays -- Bill Hamilton -- Uncle Job Witherspoon -- Henry Shane -- Poor Jerry Lane -- The song of the moose -- Retrospect.
508 _aProduced by Giovanni Fini, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Famous Frontiersmen and Heroes of the Border" by Charles H. L. Johnston is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1910s. The book delves into the lives of notable frontiersmen and pioneers, highlighting their adventurous lives and daring experiences during the early days of American settlement. It aims to present thrilling and sometimes harrowing tales from the perspectives of these rugged individuals who faced various challenges, including encounters with Native Americans and the dangers of the wilderness. The opening of the work sets a tone of admiration for the bravery and skill of early frontiersmen, beginning with a preface dedicated specifically to the Boy Scouts. Johnston reflects on the real scouting experiences of these pioneers, contrasting them with modern youth activities. The text features a narrative introduction that captures the spirit of adventure and exploration, illustrated through vivid poetry. Following this introduction are detailed accounts of prominent historical figures such as Daniel Morgan and James Harrod, showcasing their bravery, leadership, and accomplishments as they navigate the threats of their time. This opening portion serves as a meaningful prelude to the remarkable stories that follow, engaging readers in the exploits of these heroes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPioneers -- United States -- Juvenile literature
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- United States -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48897
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