The First White Man Of The West Or The Life And Exploits Of Colonel Dan'l Boon, The First Settler Of Kentucky

by Timothy Flint

The First White Man Of The West is a biography of Colonel Dan'l Boon, the legendary frontiersman who was the first settler of Kentucky. Written by Timothy Flint, the book chronicles Boon's life and exploits, from his early days as a hunter and trapper in the Appalachians to his role in the American Revolution and his leadership in the settlement of Kentucky. The book provides a detailed account of Boon's encounters with Native American tribes, his hunting and trapping expeditions, and his battles against British and Spanish forces. The First White Man Of The West is a fascinating portrait of a true American hero and an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier.Interspersed With Incidents In The Early Annals Of The Century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: History

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1856

About the author

(1780-1840), American clergyman and writer

Reviews

[Keith Douglass · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased an 1853 Edition of this book at a book sale, probably 20 years ago. A few years ago I found the time to read it. I found the descriptions amazing and the story equally excellent. Authors do not write this type of prose any more.