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Title: Famous Frontiersmen and Heroes of the Border
Their Adventurous Lives and Stirring Experiences in Pioneer Days

Contents: Preface -- The frontiersman -- Daniel Morgan -- James Harrod -- Robert McLellan -- Colonel Benjamin Logan -- George Rogers Clarke -- John Slover -- Lewis Wetzel -- Samuel Colter -- Meshack Browning -- "Bill" Bent -- Thomas Eddie -- Jim Bridger -- "Old Bill" Williams -- "Big Foot" Wallace -- Captain Jack Hays -- Bill Hamilton -- Uncle Job Witherspoon -- Henry Shane -- Poor Jerry Lane -- The song of the moose -- Retrospect.

Credits: Produced by Giovanni Fini, David Edwards and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Famous Frontiersmen and Heroes of the Border" by Charles H. L. Johnston is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1910s. The book delves into the lives of notable frontiersmen and pioneers, highlighting their adventurous lives and daring experiences during the early days of American settlement. It aims to present thrilling and sometimes harrowing tales from the perspectives of these rugged individuals who faced various challenges, including encounters with Native Americans and the dangers of the wilderness. The opening of the work sets a tone of admiration for the bravery and skill of early frontiersmen, beginning with a preface dedicated specifically to the Boy Scouts. Johnston reflects on the real scouting experiences of these pioneers, contrasting them with modern youth activities. The text features a narrative introduction that captures the spirit of adventure and exploration, illustrated through vivid poetry. Following this introduction are detailed accounts of prominent historical figures such as Daniel Morgan and James Harrod, showcasing their bravery, leadership, and accomplishments as they navigate the threats of their time. This opening portion serves as a meaningful prelude to the remarkable stories that follow, engaging readers in the exploits of these heroes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Johnston, Charles H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd), 1877-1943

EBook No.: 48897

Published: May 8, 2015

Downloads: 217

Language: English

Subject: Pioneers -- United States -- Juvenile literature

Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- United States -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Famous Frontiersmen and Heroes of the Border
Their Adventurous Lives and Stirring Experiences in Pioneer Days

Contents: Preface -- The frontiersman -- Daniel Morgan -- James Harrod -- Robert McLellan -- Colonel Benjamin Logan -- George Rogers Clarke -- John Slover -- Lewis Wetzel -- Samuel Colter -- Meshack Browning -- "Bill" Bent -- Thomas Eddie -- Jim Bridger -- "Old Bill" Williams -- "Big Foot" Wallace -- Captain Jack Hays -- Bill Hamilton -- Uncle Job Witherspoon -- Henry Shane -- Poor Jerry Lane -- The song of the moose -- Retrospect.

Credits: Produced by Giovanni Fini, David Edwards and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Famous Frontiersmen and Heroes of the Border" by Charles H. L. Johnston is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1910s. The book delves into the lives of notable frontiersmen and pioneers, highlighting their adventurous lives and daring experiences during the early days of American settlement. It aims to present thrilling and sometimes harrowing tales from the perspectives of these rugged individuals who faced various challenges, including encounters with Native Americans and the dangers of the wilderness. The opening of the work sets a tone of admiration for the bravery and skill of early frontiersmen, beginning with a preface dedicated specifically to the Boy Scouts. Johnston reflects on the real scouting experiences of these pioneers, contrasting them with modern youth activities. The text features a narrative introduction that captures the spirit of adventure and exploration, illustrated through vivid poetry. Following this introduction are detailed accounts of prominent historical figures such as Daniel Morgan and James Harrod, showcasing their bravery, leadership, and accomplishments as they navigate the threats of their time. This opening portion serves as a meaningful prelude to the remarkable stories that follow, engaging readers in the exploits of these heroes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Johnston, Charles H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd), 1877-1943

EBook No.: 48897

Published: May 8, 2015

Downloads: 217

Language: English

Subject: Pioneers -- United States -- Juvenile literature

Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- United States -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.