Lives Of Daniel Boone And Benjamin Lincoln (1847)

The book ""Lives of Daniel Boone and Benjamin Lincoln"" was written by John Mason Peck and first published in 1847. It is a historical account of the lives of two prominent figures in American history - Daniel Boone and Benjamin Lincoln.Daniel Boone was a pioneer and explorer who played a significant role in the westward expansion of the United States. He is best known for his exploration and settlement of Kentucky, which was then a wilderness inhabited by Native American tribes. Boone was also a skilled hunter and frontiersman who became a legend in his own time.Benjamin Lincoln, on the other hand, was a military officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He played a crucial role in the Siege of Charleston in 1780 and was later appointed as the Secretary of War under the Articles of Confederation. Lincoln was also involved in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the war between the United States and Great Britain.In this book, Peck provides a detailed account of the lives of these two men, from their early years to their contributions to American history. He also explores the social and political context of their time, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities they faced.Overall, ""Lives of Daniel Boone and Benjamin Lincoln"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the period of westward expansion and the American Revolution.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.

Author: John Mason Peck,Francis Bowen
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 452
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.91d
ISBN: 9781166619916

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