John S. C. Abbott

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Daniel Boone the Pioneer of Kentucky

Beschreibung

""Daniel Boone the Pioneer of Kentucky"" is a biography written by John S. C. Abbott that details the life of Daniel Boone, a legendary frontiersman and explorer who played a significant role in the history of Kentucky. The book begins with Boone's childhood in Pennsylvania and follows his journey as he moves westward, eventually settling in Kentucky. Abbott describes Boone's experiences as a hunter, trapper, and guide, as well as his interactions with Native American tribes and his involvement in the American Revolution. The book also explores Boone's family life, including his marriage to Rebecca Bryan and the challenges they faced as pioneers. Overall, ""Daniel Boone the Pioneer of Kentucky"" provides a comprehensive look at the life of one of America's most iconic figures and the impact he had on the development of the American frontier.1876. Illustrated. American Pioneers and Patriots series. The name of Daniel Boone is a conspicuous one in the annals of our country. And yet there are but few who are familiar with the events of his wonderful career, or who have formed a correct estimate of the character of the man. Boone was the Cowper of the wilderness; a solitary man loving the silent companionship of the woods. He leads us across the Alleghenies to the fields of Kentucky, before any white man's foot had traversed those magnificent realms. No tale of romance could ever surpass his adventures with the Indians. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

The son of Jacob and Betsey Abbott, historian, minister, and pedagogue John S. C. Abbott was born in Brunswick, Maine (September 19, 1805 - June 17, 1877). He was Jacob Abbott's brother and worked alongside him to operate Abbott's Institute in New York City and to write his collection of succinct historical biographies. Dr. Abbott earned his undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College in 1825, completed his theological training at Andover Theological Seminary, and preached in Massachusetts' Worcester, Roxbury, and Nantucket before leaving the Congregational Church in 1844. Abbot's biography in The Biographical Dictionary of America (1906) states that he was gifted with an exceptionally clear and active mind and that he could leave the topic at hand for something completely different before returning to his previous work without the slightest inconvenience. He was also endowed with a singularly even temperament; by his personal best as well as by his books, he had a great influence on the world, and he remained active in work almost until the time of his death, to which he contributed greatly.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 348
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. September 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 565g
• ISBN-13: 9781417947034
• ISBN-10: 1417947039
• Artikelnr.: 21977586