Daniel Boone, Backwoodsman

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Daniel Boone, Backwoodsman

by C. H. Forbes-Lindsay

EN·~6 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total

DANIEL BOONE BACKWOODSMAN

1:29

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:17

I. THE AMERICAN BACKWOODSMAN

17:46

II. HARDY GOODFELLOW

17:13

III. THE YOUNG HUNTER

18:12

IV. THE DARING PIONEER

16:15

V. IN FAIR KENTUCKY

21:23

VI. HARDY’S FIRST INDIAN

17:17

VII. THE CAPTURE OF BOONE

18:07

VIII. THE HANNIBAL OF THE WEST

18:27

Description

In the early days of the American colonies, civilization halted at the rugged Allegheny Mountains, beyond which lay endless forests, untamed trails, and a handful of modest back‑woods towns. These settlements—clustered log cabins, a general store, a tavern, and a modest school—were home to hardy folk who lived as hunters, farmers, and occasional fighters, carving a life from the wilderness while the world beyond the frontier raced ahead.

Amid this raw landscape a young Daniel Boone grows up, shaped by the hardships and freedoms of frontier life. From his earliest days in a modest settlement to his first daring forays beyond the familiar trails, Boone’s restless spirit and keen eye for opportunity drive him to explore the uncharted lands of Kentucky. His early adventures blend danger, discovery, and a deep love for the wild, offering a vivid portrait of a backwoodsman whose courage would help push the boundaries of a young nation.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (356K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Donald Cummings, from images made available by Google Books.

Release date

2017-08-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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C. H. Forbes-Lindsay

b. 1860

An energetic early-20th-century writer whose books ranged from frontier lives to world travel and public affairs, with a knack for turning history into brisk narrative. His work often opens a window onto how readers of his era understood America, empire, and famous historical figures.

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