DANIEL BOONE THE PIONEER OF KENTUCKY - Abbott, John S. C.
16,99 €
inkl. MwSt.

Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
  • Broschiertes Buch

"Daniel Boone" by John S. C. Abbott is a riveting biography that brings to lifestyles the legendary frontiersman and explorer, Daniel Boone. Published within the mid-nineteenth century, Abbott's work gives a detailed and captivating account of Boone's life against the backdrop of America's westward enlargement throughout the overdue 18th century. The biography delves into Boone's early years, his exploits as a skilled woodsman, and his pivotal position in starting up the frontier beyond the Appalachian Mountains. Abbott chronicles Boone's reviews as a trailblazer and his interactions with…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
"Daniel Boone" by John S. C. Abbott is a riveting biography that brings to lifestyles the legendary frontiersman and explorer, Daniel Boone. Published within the mid-nineteenth century, Abbott's work gives a detailed and captivating account of Boone's life against the backdrop of America's westward enlargement throughout the overdue 18th century. The biography delves into Boone's early years, his exploits as a skilled woodsman, and his pivotal position in starting up the frontier beyond the Appalachian Mountains. Abbott chronicles Boone's reviews as a trailblazer and his interactions with Native American tribes, presenting readers a nuanced knowledge of the challenges and complexities of the time. Throughout the narrative, Abbott paints a vivid picture of Boone's resilience, resourcefulness, and his deep connection to the barren region. The biography additionally explores Boone's involvement in numerous conflicts, which include the American Revolutionary War, and his full-size contributions to the exploration and agreement of Kentucky. Abbott's writing style is both informative and attractive, making "Daniel Boone" an ancient web page-turner that captures the spirit of adventure and the rugged determination of considered one of America's iconic pioneers. The biography stands as a testomony to Daniel Boone's enduring legacy and his role in shaping the route of American records at some stage in a tumultuous period of expansion and change.
Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Autorenporträt
John Stevens Cabot Abbott was an American historian, preacher, and educational writer who was born in Brunswick, Maine, on September 19, 1805 and died on June 17, 1877. His parents were Jacob Abbott and Betsey Abbott. His brother was Jacob Abbott, and he worked with Jacob Abbott to run Abbott's Institute in New York City and write his series of short histories of famous people. Abbott graduated from Bowdoin College in 1825 and then went to Andover Theological Seminary to prepare for the ministry. From 1830 to 1844, when he retired from the Congregational Church ministry, he preached in Massachusetts at Worcester, Roxbury, and Nantucket. Because of how well "The Mother at Home" did, he turned his attention to writing full-time starting in 1844. He wrote a lot of books, including popular histories and books about Christian ethics. It is said that his books got people interested in history. He is most famous for writing the very popular History of Napoleon Bonaparte (1855), which tells about different parts and events in Napoleon's life.