Project Gutenberg 2015-05-08 Public domain in the USA. 203 Johnston, Charles H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd) 1877 1943 Johnston, Charles Haven Ladd Johnston, C. H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd) Famous Frontiersmen and Heroes of the Border Their Adventurous Lives and Stirring Experiences in Pioneer Days 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. 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) "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 ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Pioneers -- United States -- Juvenile literature Frontier and pioneer life -- United States -- Juvenile literature E151 Text Category: Biographies Category: Adventure Category: History - American 638599 2025-09-19T13:51:18.084205 text/html 626903 2024-10-24T17:23:21 text/html 1113226 2025-09-19T13:51:26.894111 application/epub+zip 1117988 2025-09-19T13:51:19.867186 application/epub+zip 291440 2025-09-19T13:51:18.993169 application/epub+zip 1297934 2025-09-19T13:51:32.200097 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1246915 2025-09-19T13:51:25.925145 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 422891 2022-09-22T07:41:38.563419 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 574302 2025-09-19T13:51:17.090180 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 554396 2024-10-24T17:23:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17351 2025-09-19T13:51:32.346081 application/rdf+xml 19869 2025-09-19T13:51:19.085133 image/jpeg 3280 2025-09-19T13:51:19.041144 image/jpeg 1063266 2025-09-19T13:51:18.175187 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog