Scouting with Daniel Boone by Everett T. Tomlinson
"Scouting with Daniel Boone" by Everett T. Tomlinson is a historical adventure tale written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the journey of pioneer families led by the legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone as they trek through the perilous uncharted wilderness of America. Major themes include survival against the odds, bravery in the face of danger, and the exploration of new lands, along with a focus on the character of youngJames Boone, Daniel's son. The opening of the story introduces two young boys, James Boone and Peleg Barnes, tasked with acting as rear guards for their group of settlers traveling through the dense wilderness. The atmosphere is tense as they hear ominous sounds from the forest, signaling potential dangers from both wild animals and hostile Native Americans. As they navigate the challenges of their journey, the boys display their keen skills and awareness of the wilderness, showcasing the balance between youthful bravado and the harsh realities of their expedition. The narrative sets the stage for an adventurous exploration rife with suspense, indicating the perils that await them as they follow Boone deeper into the uncharted territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tomlinson, Everett T. (Everett Titsworth), 1859-1931 |
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| Illustrator | Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 |
| Title | Scouting with Daniel Boone |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Garcia, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31590 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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