Daniel Boone and Others on the Kentucky Frontier: Autobiographies and Narratives, 1769-1795

This collection of first-hand accounts illuminates life on America's frontier. The voices included range from the legendary Daniel Boone (here, in its entirety, is Boone's autobiography) to a wide array of ordinary settlers, and many of the stories are published here for the first time. Also included are historical and analytical essays that give context to each story. Includes numerous maps and illustrations.