The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone, Hunter, Soldier, and Pioneer (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. With Sketches of Simon Kenton, Lewis Wetzel, and Other Leaders in the Settlement of the WestBy Edward Sylvester Ellis
Length8h 58m
About this audiobook
The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone, Hunter, Soldier, and Pioneer presents Boone as both historical actor and emblem of the American frontier. Combining biography, adventure narrative, and patriotic chronicle, the book traces his hunting expeditions, military service, captivity, settlement-making, and role in opening Kentucky. Its style is direct, vigorous, and episodic, characteristic of nineteenth-century popular history, where documented events mingle with frontier legend to produce a morally charged portrait of courage, endurance, and national expansion. Edward Sylvester Ellis (1840–1916), a prolific American writer, teacher, and journalist, was deeply associated with juvenile adventure literature and frontier romance. Best known for works such as Seth Jones, Ellis helped shape popular images of scouts, settlers, and Native conflict for generations of readers. His interest in Boone reflects the post-Civil War appetite for heroic national origins and for stories that framed westward movement as a test of character and civilization. This volume is recommended to readers interested in frontier mythology, early American biography, and the literary construction of national heroes. Though modern readers should approach its assumptions critically, it remains a revealing and engaging account of how Boone's life was transformed into enduring American legend.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length8 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 23, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone, Hunter, Soldier, and Pioneer (Annotated)
19CHAPTER XIII.
2Introduction
20CHAPTER XIV.
3Historical Context
21CHAPTER XV.
4Synopsis (Selection)
22CHAPTER XVI.
5INTRODUCTION.
23CHAPTER XVII.
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6LIFE AND TIMES OF COLONEL DANIEL BOONE.
24CHAPTER XVIII.
7CHAPTER I.
25CHAPTER XIX.
8CHAPTER II.
26CHAPTER XX.
9CHAPTER III.
27CHAPTER XXI.
10CHAPTER IV.
28GENERAL SIMON KENTON.
11CHAPTER V.
29CHAPTER I.
12CHAPTER VI.
30CHAPTER II.
13CHAPTER VII.
31LEWIS WETZEL.
14CHAPTER VIII.
32Standard and Popular Books
15CHAPTER IX.
33Analysis
16CHAPTER X.
34Reflection
17CHAPTER XI.
35Memorable Quotes
18CHAPTER XII.
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