Daniel Boone and Others on the Kentucky Frontier
Autobiographies and Narratives, 1769-1795
Published on 18. May 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
228 pages
978-0-7864-4377-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is a collection of first-hand accounts that illuminate life on America's trans-Appalachian frontier. The voices range from the legendary Daniel Boone (here, in its entirety, is Boone's autobiography) to a wide array of ordinary settlers, and many of the stories are published here for the first time. Also included are historical and analytical essays that give context to each story, and numerous maps and illustrations.
Reviews / Votes
"a godsend for those looking for primary materials about Daniel Boone and other early Kentucky frontier people"-Appalachian Heritage.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
8 photos, maps, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
442 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-4377-2 (9780786443772)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Darren R. Reid is an instructor at the University of Dundee (Scotland).
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART I: DANIEL BOONE'S NARRATIVE
One. Westward Ho! The Kentucky Frontier War, 1775-1795
(By the Editor)
Two. The Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boon
Three. Commentaries and Essays (By the Editor)
Four. The Piankashaw Council
Five. Boone: A Family History
PART II: THE JOHN D. SHANE INTERVIEWS
Six. Josiah Collins' First Interview
Seven. Josiah Collins' Second Interview
Eight. William Sudduth's Interview
Nine. A Sketch of the Life of William Sudduth
PART III: CROSSING THE DIVIDING LINE
Ten. The Narrative of Doctor John Knight
Eleven. The Narrative of John Slover
Twelve. To Live Among the Indians: The Narrative of John Tanner
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART I: DANIEL BOONE'S NARRATIVE
One. Westward Ho! The Kentucky Frontier War, 1775-1795
(By the Editor)
Two. The Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boon
Three. Commentaries and Essays (By the Editor)
Four. The Piankashaw Council
Five. Boone: A Family History
PART II: THE JOHN D. SHANE INTERVIEWS
Six. Josiah Collins' First Interview
Seven. Josiah Collins' Second Interview
Eight. William Sudduth's Interview
Nine. A Sketch of the Life of William Sudduth
PART III: CROSSING THE DIVIDING LINE
Ten. The Narrative of Doctor John Knight
Eleven. The Narrative of John Slover
Twelve. To Live Among the Indians: The Narrative of John Tanner
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index