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Set against the untamed wilderness of 1770s Kentucky, two teenage cousins venture west with their families, hoping to carve out a new life on the frontier. Guided by the legendary Daniel Boone, they confront the raw challenges of dense forests, unpredictable weather, and the ever‑present threat of conflict with the native peoples who call the land home. Their early days are filled with the simple yet perilous pursuits of hunting and scouting, where every rustle in the brush could signal danger or opportunity.
As the boys learn to balance youthful curiosity with the harsh lessons of survival, they discover that bravery often means listening to wiser counsel and respecting the fragile peace of the wild. Their experiences weave together moments of awe—such as the sight of a herd of deer slipping through a brook—and tense encounters that test their resolve. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid portrait of early American pioneering, where courage, camaraderie, and the spirit of exploration shape the course of their lives.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (361K characters)
Series
Frontier series; 1.
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Grosset & Dunlap, 1903.
Credits
David Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-09-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1930
A powerhouse of early series fiction, he created the Stratemeyer Syndicate and helped shape generations of young readers with fast-paced adventure stories. His publishing system laid the groundwork for hugely popular books including The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew.
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