pioneers

A biography of Mary Jemison, the daughter of Irish immigrants who arrived in America in 1743, was captured by a Shawnee war party at the age of twelve, and was subsequently given to the Seneca tribe with whom she chose to remain the rest of her life.

Relates the experiences of the Texas woman who, along with her baby, survived the 1836 massacre at the Alamo.

Relates episodes from the life of Daniel Boone, a talented hunter and woodsman who helped explore the American West.

Tells the story of frontiersman Daniel Boone's capture in 1778 by Shawnee warriors who adopted him into the tribe where he remained until, fearing for the safety of his family and friends, he staged a daring escape.

Introduces Davy Crockett through photographs and brief text that use one word relating to Davy Crockett for each letter of the alphabet.

Explores various details of frontier and pioneer life in connection with the Oregon National Historic Trail, covering topics such as the growth of fur trapping and the contest between different nations for control of Oregon, and who helped discover the best routes.

"An illustrated biography of famous frontiersman Davy Crockett, who died at the Alamo"--Provided by publisher.

Ben Wilkins finds more than his share of adventure when his horse is spooked by a snake and runs off leaving Ben lost and alone in the Montana wilderness until Mary Fields, an old woman who brings supplies to the mission, finds him.

Examines the life and legend of Daniel Boone, who explored the American frontier of the 1700s.

Agnes Morley describes growing up on her family's ranch in New Mexico, attending school at Stanford University, and participating in the first basketball game played between two women's college teams on April 4, 1896.