The Adventures of Daniel Boone: the Kentucky rifleman

"The Adventures of Daniel Boone: the Kentucky Rifleman" by Francis L. Hawks is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the life and adventures of Daniel Boone, a legendary frontiersman and explorer, renowned for his skills as a rifleman and his profound connection to the wilderness. The narrative portrays Boone's experiences as he navigates the challenges of early American frontier life, including encounters with both the natural elements and indigenous peoples. The opening of the account introduces the young Daniel Boone and his early life in Pennsylvania, detailing his family's move to North Carolina, where his passion for hunting flourished. It highlights Boone's adventurous spirit, shown through thrilling anecdotes such as his encounters with wild animals and his encounters with both delightful and perilous experiences in the woods. As Boone matures, his drive to seek untouched wilderness intensifies, leading him toward Kentucky, where his future adventures await. This foundation sets the stage for Boone’s eventual legendary status as a pioneer, explorer, and key figure in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Francis Lister Hawks was an American writer, historian, educator and priest of the Episcopal Church. After practicing law with some distinction, Hawks became an Episcopal priest in 1827 and proved a brilliant and impressive preacher, holding livings in New Haven, Philadelphia, New York City and New Orleans, and declining several bishoprics. However, scandals during the 1830s and 40s led him to posts on the American frontier and rejection of his selection as bishop of Mississippi, Hawks was the first president of the University of Louisiana Hawks then moved to Baltimore, Maryland, and eventually returned to New York City.