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The First White Man of the West / Life and Exploits of Col. Dan'l. Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky; / Interspersed with Incidents in the Early Annals of the Country. cover

The First White Man of the West / Life and Exploits of Col. Dan'l. Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky; / Interspersed with Incidents in the Early Annals of the Country.

By Timothy Flint
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A nineteenth-century narrative traces Daniel Boone's life from boyhood through his hunting and exploration beyond the Alleghanies into Kentucky, describing woodland travel, encounters with panthers, bears, buffalo herds, capture by and skirmishes with Native American groups, and the hardships of pioneer settlement. It recounts returns to North Carolina, leading survey and settlement parties, the founding and defense of frontier stations such as Boonesborough and Harrodsburg, prisoner rescues, sieges, and the everyday privations and resourcefulness of early settlers, combining episodic adventure with sketches of landscape and frontier society.

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Timothy Flint

Timothy Flint was an American author and historian known for his writings on the early American frontier. His notable work, "The First White Man of the West / Life and Exploits of Col. Dan'l. Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky," explores the life of Daniel Boone and the formative years of Kentucky's settlement. Flint's narratives often blend historical fact with anecdotal storytelling, providing insights into the challenges and adventures faced by early settlers. His contributions to literature reflect the spirit of exploration and the complexities of American expansion during the 19th century.

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