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DANIEL BOONE
History
Daniel Boone was born November 2, 1734. ... Boone was one of the most famous pioneers in the United States history. Daniel Boone became a legendary figure during his time and that fame has continued into our time. His parents were Squire Boone and Sarah Morgan. ... When his father bought more land farther away from his home, Daniel was expected to help out more. Daniel moved there with his mother and helped on the farm. ... Daniel learned a lot as a kid, though he received very little formal schooling because he lived on the frontier, and they didnt have many good opportunities for school. Most of what Daniel learned about was being a good woodsman. Since Daniel was a kid he was always hunting and out in the woods. Daniel met friendly Indians when he was out hunting in the woods. ... 2 Daniel eventually began hunting for a living as he traded skins for supplies to help support himself and family. In 1751, when Daniel was 15, he moved to Yadkin Valley, North Carolina.3
When Daniel was either nineteen or twenty he left to fight in the French and Indian War. Daniel served under the British general Edward Braddock. Daniel drove a supply wagon in the army to help the red coats. ... Daniel learned many things from John including information on the Cumberland Gap and fascinating stories about adventures John had out west. ... Boone and the other supply wagon drivers managed to escape. When Boone returned home from the war he got married. ... In 1759, Daniel and his family fled to Culpeper County, Virginia to escape the Cherokee war. In 1760 Daniel crossed the Blue Ridge Mountains on a winter hunt. Daniel returned to Rowan County two years later. After this, Daniel wanted to move to Florida, where he had already purchased some land.
Approximate Word count = 1526
Approximate Pages = 6.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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