Project Gutenberg 2006-02-05 Public domain in the USA. 195 Filson, John 1788 The Adventures of Col. Daniel Boon Containing a Narrative of the Wars of Kentucke The Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boon Produced by John M. Krafft, and David Widger "The Adventures of Col. Daniel Boon" by John Filson is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book narrates the life and adventures of Daniel Boone, focusing on his significant role in the exploration and settlement of Kentucky during a tumultuous period marked by conflicts with Native American tribes. Boone's journey is framed against the backdrop of early American frontier life, emphasizing themes of perseverance, bravery, and the quest for land and opportunity. The narrative begins with Boone's departure from North Carolina to explore Kentucky, highlighting his encounters with native tribes, the challenges of survival in the wilderness, and his ongoing struggle to secure his family's safety amidst growing hostilities. Key events include his capture by Native Americans, his philosophical reflections on happiness and contentment in adversity, and the establishment of settlements like Boonsborough. Throughout the account, Boone recounts significant battles, the toll of violence on his family and friends, and his enduring hope for peace and prosperity in a land fraught with peril. By the end, Boone reflects on the sacrifices made for the settlement of Kentucky and his fervent desire for a future of tranquility and abundance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820 Kentucky -- History -- To 1792 Indian captivities -- Kentucky Pioneers -- Kentucky -- Biography F396 Text Category: Biographies Category: Adventure Category: History - American 73467 2025-07-01T07:36:15.724046 text/html 68107 2013-02-02T10:22:38 text/html; charset=us-ascii 24635 2013-02-02T10:22:40 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 98630 2025-07-01T07:36:20.397024 application/epub+zip 97274 2025-07-01T07:36:18.265071 application/epub+zip 82772 2025-07-01T07:36:17.266385 application/epub+zip 194190 2025-07-01T07:36:21.940045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186654 2025-07-01T07:36:19.717057 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 172860 2022-09-01T08:42:30.516138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 62577 2025-07-01T07:36:15.498220 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 62437 2009-07-08T18:05:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23602 2009-07-08T19:10:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19288 2025-07-01T07:36:22.063013 application/rdf+xml 12235 2025-07-01T07:36:17.738198 image/jpeg 3042 2025-07-01T07:36:17.500316 image/jpeg 96915 2025-07-01T07:36:15.730312 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 en.wikipedia