Chronicles the life of eighteenth-century American pioneer Daniel Boone, describing his explorations of Kentucky and Missouri and examining his role in America's expansionist history.
Discusses the Wilderness Road, a trail providing a route from Tennessee to Kentucky in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, Daniel Boone's role in its development, and life on the trail.
Tells the stories of three families who were helped by the work of Mary Breckinridge, the first nurse to go into the Appalachian Mountains and give medical care to the isolated inhabitants. Includes an afterword with facts about Breckinridge and the Frontier Nursing Service she founded.
Chronicles the emigration of the Drake family from Virginia to the Kentucky wilderness in 1788, their settlement, home construction, daily chores, education, food, entertainment, and social activities.
A brief biography of Daniel Boone, from his early years in Pennsylvania and Virginia through his exploration of land in Tennessee and Kentucky and later life in Missouri.
Examines the life of Daniel Boone, discussing his childhood in Pennsylvania, his role in settling Kentucky, his marriage and family, and his lifelong love of hunting and exploring new places.
