Daniel Boone, Backwoodsman


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(4.7 stars; 23 reviews)

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

Reviews

Early American Hero & Founding Father


(5 stars)

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.