Chronological account of the adventuresome life of the American hero, explorer, Indian fighter and leader of the western frontier expansionary movement that regards him within his historical era and distinguishes between reality and popular legend.

This two-part tale features reminiscences in the legendary frontiersman's own words and a profile of his entire life, with exciting accounts of blazing the Wilderness Road and serving as a militiaman during the Revolutionary War.

This book reproduces Daniel Boone's famous "autobiography," written by historian John Filson based on interviews with Boone. This version also contains a poem by Lord Byron about Boone.