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Dan'L Boone: Lost Wilderness Tales #8
Taos Death Cry
In the days of the musket, the powder horn, and the flintlock, one pioneer ventured forth into the virgin land that would become the United States. A mighty hunter, intrepid guide, and loyal soldier, Dan'l Boone faced savage beasts, vicious foes, and deadly elements -- and conquered them all. These are his stories -- adventures that made Boone a man and a foundering young country a great nation.News from he west said that pure hell was sprouting up out Taos way. The Spanish were riling up the local tribes, turning them against the American trappers, and no American had a prayer of getting out with his scalp intact. As soon as Dan'l Boone heard that, he knew what he had to do. After all, his friend was out in Taos, a man who had saved his life once, and Boone was determined to return the favor...or die trying.
The eighth book in Leisure's popular series based on the life of the legendary Dan'l Boone
The eighth book in Leisure's popular series based on the life of the legendary Dan'l Boone
173 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 1998
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January 3, 2022
Dan'l heads to the Southwest to help out American trappers being threatened by the Spanish.
The villains in this one are particularly loathsome, manipulating Indians into attacking the trappers and brutally murdering anyone who interfers with their plans to control the area. Their plan to lure Dan'l to his death, for instance, involves kidnapping the Indian wives of some of the trappers and selling them into slavery, figuring that will force Dan'l to try a rescue attempt.
But Dan'l manages to outsmart and/or outfight his opponents time and again. There are a number of great action scene that are endowed with a real sense of danger. Dan'l is presented as an inspirational leader and skilled & often innovative fighter, but he does make mistakes and shed blood. So when he does come out on top, it feels like he's earned it.
The villains in this one are particularly loathsome, manipulating Indians into attacking the trappers and brutally murdering anyone who interfers with their plans to control the area. Their plan to lure Dan'l to his death, for instance, involves kidnapping the Indian wives of some of the trappers and selling them into slavery, figuring that will force Dan'l to try a rescue attempt.
But Dan'l manages to outsmart and/or outfight his opponents time and again. There are a number of great action scene that are endowed with a real sense of danger. Dan'l is presented as an inspirational leader and skilled & often innovative fighter, but he does make mistakes and shed blood. So when he does come out on top, it feels like he's earned it.
January 29, 2016
I am a big Daniel Boone fan. While I know these stories are fiction based on his life I still enjoyed them. Recommended
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