The Adventures of Col. Daniel Boon; Containing a Narrative of the Wars of Kentucke

By John Filson

Book Overview

A hook line follows: Journey back to the dawn of America's oldest frontier and walk the tangled paths of courage, risk, and discovery. The Adventures Of Col. Daniel Boon presents a vivid historical narrative-an early American frontier chronicle that blends frontier warfare and exploration with a clear-eyed portrait of settlement in Kentucky. John Filson's classic text unfolds as both adventure and colonial history text, tracing marches, camps, and encounters that shaped a young nation. It is a tale that speaks to history enthusiasts and casual readers alike, offering a window into eighteenth century Kentucky, the rugged American frontier landscape, and the people who pressed westward. This edition restores the cadence and colour of the original while making it accessible for today's readers and classrooms. It highlights the era's widening horizons, the drama of exploration, and the complexities of native American encounters, inviting thoughtful reflection for anyone studying colonial North America, settler life, or the cultural forces that forged a nation. For collectors, scholars and literature lovers, this is more than a reprint-it is a preserved treasure, a tangible link to a time when the frontier still whispered with possibility. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint-a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Ideal for the college course supplement or the history enthusiasts market.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354750893
• ISBN13: 9789354750892
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"