Simon Kenton: His Life and Period 1755-1836

""Simon Kenton: His Life and Period 1755-1836"" is a biography written by Edna Kenton that chronicles the life of Simon Kenton, a legendary frontiersman and pioneer who played a pivotal role in the early settlement of the American West. The book begins with Kenton's early life as a restless and adventurous youth in Virginia, and follows his journey westward through the Ohio Valley, Kentucky, and beyond. Along the way, Kenton encounters Native American tribes, battles with British and American forces, and becomes a key figure in the development of the frontier. The book also explores Kenton's personal life, including his relationships with women, his struggles with alcoholism, and his eventual retirement in Ohio. Through extensive research and vivid storytelling, Edna Kenton brings to life the exciting and dangerous world of the American frontier, and sheds light on the remarkable life of one of its most fascinating figures.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: Edna Kenton
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 03/27/2007
Pages: 392
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9781432519131

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