The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone, Hunter, Soldier, and Pioneer With Sketches of Simon Kenton, Lewis Wetzel, and Other Leaders in the Settlement of the West

"The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone, Hunter, Soldier, and Pioneer" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a historical biography that follows the rugged existence of Daniel Boone, a celebrated American frontiersman. The story starts with Boone's formative years in Pennsylvania, highlighting his natural talent for hunting and wilderness survival. It shows a young Boone already comfortable in the wild, illustrated by an event where his family's worry turns to admiration when he spends a night alone in the forest and emerges unscathed. The narrative emphasizes how his early life amidst the challenges of the frontier molded him to become the legendary explorer and pioneer who braved the perils of the westward expansion into Kentucky, a place where he would face trials against untamed nature and conflict with Native American tribes, solidifying his place in history.