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
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (1.2K)
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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.
Seaside Stories: 29 Books of Boating AdventuresEdward Sylvester Ellis, Frederick Gordon, R. M. Ballantyne, A. J. Kenealy, A. Hyatt Verrill, Edmund Lester Pearson, Ruel Perley Smith, George Cary Eggleston, George A. Warren, W. Crispin Sheppard, Ralph Henry Barbour, Harry Gordon, Edward Stratemeyer, St. George Rathborne, Vance Barnum, Oliver Optic, E. Boyd Smith, Ross Kay, Cyril Ionides, J. B. Atkins, E. L. Kolb182h 17m$0.99 · $0.00
The Hunters of the OzarkEdward Sylvester Ellis7h 21m3.6 (20)$2 · $0.00
Through Apache LandEdward Sylvester Ellis5h 49m3.8 (41)$1 · $0.00
The Forest Monster; or, Lamora, the Maid of the CanonEdward Sylvester Ellis4h 44m$1 · $0.00
The Riflemen of the MiamiEdward Sylvester Ellis4h 5m$2 · $0.00
Alden the Pony Express rider: or, Racing for lifeEdward Sylvester Ellis6h 50m$2 · $0.00
The Cave in the MountainEdward Sylvester Ellis5h 52m3.7 (20)$2 · $0.00
Colonel Crockett, the Texan trailerEdward Sylvester Ellis3h 4m$2 · $0.00
The Frontier AngelEdward Sylvester Ellis4h 30m3.5 (1.2K)$1 · $0.00
Wetzel, the Scout; or, The Captives of the WildernessEdward Sylvester Ellis4h 18m$1 · $0.00
The Life of Kit Carson: Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent and Colonel U.S.AEdward Sylvester Ellis7h 32m4.0 (128)$1 · $0.00
Two Boys in Wyoming: A Tale of AdventureEdward Sylvester Ellis6h 36m$2 · $0.00
1000 Mythological Characters Briefly DescribedEdward Sylvester Ellis4h 36m3.8 (75)$2 · $0.00
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Lightning Jo, the Terror of the Santa Fe Trail: A Tale of the Present DayEdward Sylvester Ellis3h 48m$2 · $0.00
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Wolf Ear the IndianEdward Sylvester Ellis3h 1m$2 · $0.00
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Bad Fat Black GirlSesali Bowen6h 32m4.7 (2.8K)$24 · $0.00
Send MeMarty Skovlund, Joe Kent8h 10m4.7 (1.6K)$26 · $0.00
Left for DeadEbony Canion5h 34m4.7 (2.2K)$17
John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth & Letters to a Friend (Annotated)John Muir10h 13m4.7 (1.1K)$0.99 · $0.00
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