| Author |
McIntyre, John T. (John Thomas), 1871-1951 |
| Illustrator |
Boyer, Ralph L. (Ralph Ludwig), 1879-1952 |
| Illustrator |
Kromer, A. Edwin |
| LoC No. |
13023882
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| Title |
In Kentucky with Daniel Boone
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| Original Publication |
United States: Penn Publishing Company,1913.
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| Series Title |
The Buckskin Books
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works put online by Harvard University Library's Open Collections Program.)
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| Summary |
"In Kentucky with Daniel Boone" by John T. McIntyre is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone as he navigates the challenges and adventures of exploring the Kentucky wilderness, particularly focusing on his interactions with settlers and Native American tribes. The opening of the book introduces Daniel Boone as a skilled hunter heading along the Yadkin River, where he encounters Colonel Henderson and a young boy. Their conversation reveals tensions between the settlers and British authorities and hints at Boone's desire to explore and settle the rich lands beyond the Laurel Ridge. Just as Boone expresses his readiness for adventure, they are unexpectedly interrupted by an old Indian named Gray Lizard, who ominously warns them of the dangers awaiting any who venture into the wilderness, foreshadowing the struggles to come. This initial exchange sets the tone for Boone's character and the complex dynamics he faces in his quest for exploration and settlement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66720 |
| Release Date |
Nov 13, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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