Daniel Boone, The Pioneer of Kentucky

This is a detailed biography of the life and adventures of Daniel Boone (1734–1820). Whilst he is often brushed over in American history classes, Boone was an important frontiersman, pioneer, and explorer, who played a decisive role in furthering European settlement in America. He was also a businessman, soldier and politician, taking part in the French and Indian War and contributing to the settlement of modern-day Kentucky.