Publisher's Synopsis
""Stories of American Pioneers: Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, Fremont, Kit Carson"" is a historical book written by Mara Louise Pratt-Chadwick in 1897. The book tells the stories of four famous American pioneers who played a significant role in expanding the western frontier of the United States. The first part of the book focuses on the life of Daniel Boone, who was a legendary frontiersman, explorer, and hunter. The author describes Boone's early life, his adventures in the wilderness, and his contribution to the exploration and settlement of Kentucky. The second part of the book is about the journey of Lewis and Clark, who were the first explorers to cross the western portion of the United States. The author describes their expedition, the challenges they faced, and their encounters with Native American tribes. The third part of the book is about John C. Fremont, who was an explorer, soldier, and politician. The author describes his expeditions to the Rocky Mountains, his role in the Mexican-American War, and his unsuccessful presidential campaign. The final part of the book is about Kit Carson, who was a trapper, guide, and Indian agent. The author describes Carson's life as a mountain man, his role in the Mexican-American War, and his efforts to negotiate peace with Native American tribes. Overall, ""Stories of American Pioneers"" is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into the lives of some of the most famous pioneers in American history. The book is well-written and illustrated with numerous maps and illustrations, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West.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.
