One of the most famous pioneers in United States history, Daniel Boone (1734–1820) spent most of his life exploring and settling the American frontier. He was instrumental in finding and improving the first wilderness trails between the Carolinas and the west, allowing for the settlement of Kentucky. Later in his life, Boone moved his family west again, leading hundreds of settlers to new homes in Missouri. Boone had numerous encounters with the...

"Discusses the life of Daniel Boone, the scout, hunter, and frontier hero, who created the Wilderness Road to open up Kentucky to settlement and became a legend in American history"--

"A biography which takes a semi-legendary hero and transforms him into a rugged historical figure whose daring contributed greatly to the expansion of early America. [For young people]". Huntting

Profiles the life and adventures of Daniel Boone; chronicling his childhood in Pennsylvania, service in the French and Indian War, journey across the Appalachians, and settlement of Boonesboro, Kentucky; and includes illustrations, maps, and primary source quotations.

A biography of the legendary hero of the American frontier, emphasizing his skill as a woodsman, exploration of the Cumberland Gap, and relationship with native Americans.

Presents a biography of the legendary frontiersman who explored Kentucky and the route to the West leading to American expansion of the United States.

Traces the boyhood years of the celebrated frontiersman who, as a Quaker in Pennsylvania, learned the skills which would make him the leader in opening up the Wilderness Road to Kentucky.

Profiles the life and struggles of the renowned wilderness pioneer Daniel Boone.