xt7pvm42rz5v https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7pvm42rz5v/data/mets.xml Cattermole, E. G. 1899 books b92e85c37118992009 English Donohue, Henneberry & Co. : Chicago, Ill. Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Frontier and pioneer life --United States. Indians of North America. West (U.S.) --Biography. Famous frontiersmen, pioneers and scouts; the vanguards of American civilization. Including Boone, Crawford, Girty, Molly Finney, the McCulloughs. Captain Jack, Buffalo Bill, General Custer with his last campaign against Sitting Bull, and General Crook with his recent campaign against the Apaches. text Famous frontiersmen, pioneers and scouts; the vanguards of American civilization. Including Boone, Crawford, Girty, Molly Finney, the McCulloughs. Captain Jack, Buffalo Bill, General Custer with his last campaign against Sitting Bull, and General Crook with his recent campaign against the Apaches. 1899 2009 true xt7pvm42rz5v section xt7pvm42rz5v

JONEL FORTUNAT.

An admirable'translation of the great German novelist's latest masterpiece of fiction.

12mo, 407 Pages, Illustrated. Paper Cover.

THE hero of the story, Jonel Fortunat, is a grand ideal of noble and exalted young manhood.

Surrounded by all the allurements of a world of wealth and pleasure, with ample opportunities to enjoy the sensualities of life, he denies himself their indulgence and remains true to himself and to principle.

His noble efforts in behalf of the oppressed people, even against his own worldly interests and those of his rich relations, the manly way in which he resists the wiles and temptations of beautiful but too passionate women and remains true to his affection for the pure and true in womanhood, constitute one of the grandest conceptions of character in all the range of fiction.

It is indeed a great novel, and is full of wholesome life lessons for men and women.

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FAMO US

Frontiersmen, Pio neers and Scouts:

THE VANGUARDS OF

AMERICAN CIVILIZA TION.

Two Centuries of the Romance of American History,

A THRILLING NARRATIVE OF THE I.IVES AND MARVELOUS EXPLOITS OF THE MOST 1ENOWNED

]4eF(OLS, Tr^PPER^, ^XPEORER?, ^DVENTURERjS,

Scouts, and Indian pighters.

BOONE, CRAWFORD, GIRTY, MOLLY FINNEY, THE M'-CULLOUGHS, WETZEL, KENTON, CLARK, BRADY, CROCKETT, HOUSTON, CARSON, CALIFORNIA JOE, WILD BILL, TEXAS JACK, CAPTAIN JACK, BUFFALO BILL,

GENERAL CUSTER WITH HIS LAST CAMPAIGN AGAINST SITTING BULL, AND GENERAL CROOK WITH HIS RECENT CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE APACHES.

By E. G. CATTERMOLE, A. B.

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Deeds of the truly great should be brought conspicuously before the people. Whether in literature, in science, in art, or in defense of home and country wherever are found noble characters, for memory's sake, no less than to inspire others with a spirit of emulation, we ought to rehearse their achievements, and tell the story of their struggles and triumphs. There are so many temptations to follow pernicious lives; so few incentives, comparatively, toward pure heroism and genuine nobility of character. Our part of the world, particularly, is in danger of reclining upon the couch of luxury, and cultivating that spirit of effeminacy so suicidal to the possessor. The sacrifices of ancestral heroes find little appreciation by the modern youth, largely frcj.' the fact that the perils of early settlement are so little known.

To supply some stimulating food of this character, is the object of the present volume. Such lives as those of Houston, Boone, Crockett, Custer, Crook, and others to be found in the work, should be recounted at every fireside between the great seas.

It has been the object of the author to condense into as small space as possible, the chief events of each life, not forgetting to draw such lessons as may prove finger-posts to those who need a guide.
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PREFACE.

To indulge in eloquent flights of fancy, profound soundings in historical philosophy, or even to paint beautiful word-pictures, would have been destructive of the more practical effect for which this work has been written. Hence, the only merit claimed lies in accuratencss of detail and perspicuity of style a true sketch, in pure Anglo Saxon, of worth}' men.

The author desires to acknowledge the kindly suggestions and assistance of Mr. C. B. Holding in the preparation of the work.

Asking for the present volume no more commendation than its contents justify, after an honest perusal, it is respectfully submitted by the author.
DANIEL BOONE,

The Father of Kentucky.

COL WM CRAWFORD,

The Martyr to Indian Revenge.

SIMON GIRTY,

The White Savage.

MOLLY F'NNEY,

'The lieautif id Canadian Captive.

MAJORS SAMUEL and JOHN McCULLOTJf

Patriots and Frontiersmen.

LEWIS WETZEL,

'The Indian Killer.

SIMON KENTON,

The Intrepid Pioneer

GEN. GEORGE R. CLARK,

The Heroic Conqueror.
CAPT BRADY,

The Great Indian Fighter.

DAVY CROCKETT,

The Hero of Alamo

GEN. SAM HOUSTON,

The Liberator of the Lone Star State

KIT CARSON,

The Celebrated Plainsman and Explorer.

GEN, CUSTER,

The Hero of IMtle Big Horn

BUFFALO BILL,

The. Tireless Rider, Hunter and Scout.

WILD BILL,

The Lightning Marksman

CALIFORNIA JOE,

The Scout.

TEXAS JACK,

The Government Scout and Hunter.

CAPT JACK,

The Poet Scout.

GEN, CROOK,

The Conqueror of the Apaches.

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Indians Attacking an Emigrant Train, ..... (Frontispiece')

Daniel Boone, ........... jg

Boone and Stuart Trapping Beaver, - - - - - - - -21

Boone's Encounter with Indians, ........ 24

Indian Attack, - -- -- .......27

Boone Defending his Son's Body, ....... 3^

View on the Ohio, - - - . - _ . . . -3S

Indian Weapons, ^0 Indian War Dance, ........... jg

Early Pioneers, - 66 Crawford's Attack on the Indians, - - - - - - -68

Indian Ambuscade, ..........

Indians Torturing a Captive, ....... . . g]

Scene of the Wyoming Massacre, ....... gg

Kenton and Girty, ...........

Indian Bag, Drum, etc. ......... lo;)

Canadian Trapper, - - - - - - - - . - . 102

Scene on Casco Bay, .......... jog

Scene on the St. Lawrence, - - -/ - - - -116 Blockhouse, - - - - - - - - - - - . 12S

Indian Dance, - t_|g Trading with Indians, - - . - - - - . _ . 155

A Perilous Atlvcnture, . ......... 1C2

Kenton Shooting Indians, - - - - - - . j-rj

Kenton Saving Boone, ------- igt

Kenton and His Deliverer, ......... igc

Deer Hunting in the Northwest, - - . ... - - - 204

Exploring Western River,......... 213

Squaws Ascending River with Provisions, ...... 229

A Wounded Trapper, 234 Scalp Drying,............ 341

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

.'.'age.

Captives Escape from Indians,........ 245

Davy Crockett,..........- - 258

A. Death Struggle,.......... 265

Crockett Shooting Bears, ......- 287

A Fallen Monarch,.......... 295

Gen. Houston,............ 306

Buffalo Hunting,........... 317

First Steamboat on the R'o Grande, - ... 329

Gen. Houston Fighting Indians,........ 337

Indian Warrior, - - - - - - 341

Sun Worship by Southern Indians,....... 346

Kit-Carson, - - - - - < - - - - - 348

Kit Carson Hunting Buffalo,........ 353

Kit Carson Killing Indians,......... 357

Carson's Indian Daughter, - .....- 362

Carson's Indian Bride,.......... 363

Carson's Duel with a Frenchman,....... 371

Kit Carson and his Blind Ho se, - ....... 379

Squaw and Pappoosc,.......... 387

Gen. Custer, - - ' ' , v 398 A Crow Chief, - - - . - -.' - - - - - -407

Indian Chief Forbidding Passage of Train, -..... 415

Custer's Last Fight,.......... 427

Buffalo Bill, - - - . - - - - - - 432

A Fortunate Shot,........... 436

Indians' First View of a Train, -------- - 445

Indians in Town,....... ... 450

Snooting Deer at Long Range, ........ 456

Crystal Lake, California, ......... 462

Indian Medicine Man, .......... 474

Wild Bill,.....- ' - .- - . - .476

Black Nell, - - - - - - - - - - 483

Struggle for Life, - - - - - - . . 487

Indian Ambuscade, ^ - - - - - - - - - - 490

California Joe, . .......... 492

Texas Jack,............ 498

Captain Jack, - 510

Gen. Crook, ............ 516

Apache Indians Scalping, ......... 527
LIFE OF DANIEL BOONE.

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CHAPTER I. v .

Origin Early Characteristics Surroundings in Youth Kills a Panther in Boyhood A Student of Nature His Ambition Connection with North Carolina Marriage and Domestic Life Political Interest Kentucky, " The Promised Land " Capture by Indians Plan of Escape Massacre of Companions...............................................17 29.

CHAPTER II.

Boone and Stuart Experience with Hostile Indians Brother and Friend Arrive with Supplies Stuart a Victim to Indian Cruelty Mysterious Disappearance Uncomfortable Surroundings Boone Alone Return of Squire Boone Journey to Atlantic States Emigration to Kentucky Boone's Son Killed Treaty with Cherokees Boonesborough Settled Capture of Girls by Savages Rescue...........................30 40.

CHAPTER III.

War with England Boonesborough Besieged by Indians Expedition to Blue Lick Boone Again Taken Prisoner Surrenders Entire Party of Men Court-Martialed, but Acquitted, and Promoted to Rank of Major Indians Present Ten Prisoners to British at Detroit Boone Compelled to Return to Chillicothe Ceremony of Adoption by Indian Tribe Experiences During Captivity Escape Duquesne Commands Indians in a Second Attack on Boonesborough Successful Defence.............41 49-

CHAPTER IV.

Boone as Lieut.-Col. Siege of Bryant's Station Indian Ambuscade Sixty-Four Kentuckians Killed Col. Logan Land Purchases Reward for Military Services Narrow Escape Loss of Property In Exile___.50 56

CHAPTER V.

Hunters on the Missouri Boone Welcomed by the Governor Land Granted The Great Naturalist, Audubon, Visits Boone Anecdote Related by Audubon Audubon's Description of Boone A Victim of Law Kentucky Acknowledges the Justice of Boone's Claim Death of Boone's Wife Boone's Last Days Kentucky Honors Her Illustrious Dead.....57 65.
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CONTENTS.

LIFE OF COL. WILLIAM CRAWFORD,

soldier, patriot, and martyr. 66 86.

CHAPTER I.

Friendship with Washington Youthful Pastimes Commissioned Lieut, for Bravery Promoted to Captain Seeks a Home Enters the Colonial Army Campaigns Against the Indians The Battle Retreat Crawford Missing............. ................... .....................69 78.

CHAPTER II.

Captured by Indians Companions Massacred Interview with Girty Aid Refused Tiresome Marches Indignities Doomed to Death Beaten and Fiendishly Tortured Burned at the Stake...................79 86.

LIFE OF SIMON GIRTY.

87 99. CHAPTER I.

Early Influences Demoralizing Surroundings Family Life in Captivity During Boyhood Effects of Savage Training Return Home Girty and Kenton as Spies Faithful Service Espouses the Cause of Freedom Dissatisfaction Becomes a Traitor Allies Himself with British and Savages.....................................................89 94.

CHAPTER II.

Attack on Bryant's Station Power as a Leader Gets Command of a Large Force Seeks Vengeance Marries Sinks into Dissipation Instances of Extreme Cruelty Becomes Blind Several Years Before Death... .95 99.

LIFE OF MOLLY FINNEY,

the canadian captive. ioo 126.

CHAPTER I.

Her Remarkable Beauty Fireside Conversation Attempt to Remove Fears Startled Indians Effect an Entrance Kill Mr. Means and Child Capture Miss Finney Indians Flee Burial Remainder Seek Block-House .....................................................103 in.

CHAPTER II.

Retreat of Indians Nurse Arrival at Quebec Sale of Molly Lemoine Purchaser Her Work in Captivity Capt. M'Lellan Arrives at Quebec Inquiries for Captive Landlord's Instructions................112 118.

CHAPTER III.

Miss Finney under Guard M'Lellan's Visit Note Reply Appointed Mid-
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night Meeting Preparations for Flight, with Novel Experiences Thanksgiving for Restoration Capt. M'Lellan at Flying Point The Wedding ............................................................ 119 126.

LIFE OF SAMUEL AND JOHN McCULLOUGH.

127 146. CHAPTER I.

Samuel McCullough From Private ti Major in Revolutionary War Heroism Perilous Leap for Life Well Earned Shout of Victory Patriotism of the True Type The Last Ride Indians Desecrate McCullough's Remains Burial by Friends.................................129 134.

CHAPTER II.

Captivity of the McCulloughs Immersion, an Indian Rite Brothers Separated Sickness and Intense Suffering Surgical Operation Performed by Savages Recovery.........................................135 140.

CHAPTER III.

John McCullough, Concluded Barely Escapes Drowning Indian Method of Resuscitation Horrible Punishment Indian Doctrines Compelled to Quit His Indian Life Relatives for a Time Forgotten Returns to Friends and Civilization Enters Army Promoted to Major....141 147.

LIFE OF LEWIS WETZEL.

147 168. CHAPTER I.

Character Developed by Frontier Life Cause of Eternal Hatred Lewis and Jacob Prisoners Their Escape Preparation for Dealing Vengeance Running Encounter with Braves Company Organ zed for Revenge Large Numbers of Red Men Remains Alone Returns Victorious .............................................................I49 I57-

CHAPTER II.

His Resolve A Cold-Blooded Slaughtet Peace Treaty Braves Called to a Conference Sport at the Red Man's Expense Attempt to Punish the Offenders Seizure Imprisonment Flight Reward for His Capture Recapture Trial Release His Last Days.....................158 i6S

LIFE OF GEN. SIMON KENTON,

[alias butler.]

169 202. CHAPTER I.

Birthplace Cause of Wild Life Join;; Band of Rovers Down the Ohio Seeks an " Eldorado" Returns to Salt Lick Trapping and Hunting-Surprised by Indians Kenton and Yager Reacli the Ohio......171 176.
CONTENTS.

CHAPTER II.

Southward with Traders Shortest Route to Virgi .ia Alone in the Wilderness Enters His Country's Service Search for the '' Hunter's Paradise" Surprised by Friends Return Indian Signs The Camp Abandoned .....................................177 183.

CHAPTER III.

Welcomed at Boonesborough Attack upon Indian Towns As Spy Narrow Escape Reconnoitering Expedition Indian Horses as Booty Captured Doomed to the Stake Runs the Gauntlet....................183 191.

CHAPTER IV.

Taken to Wappatomica Resolves to Escaps March Flight Recapture His Sufferings Girtv's Plea Kenton's Release Summoned to the Council House Twice Doomed to the Stake His Deliverance Prisoner at Detroit Escape Brigadier-General Death..................192 202.

GEN. GEORGE R. CLARK.

203 232. CHAPTER I.

Literary Tastes Studies Surveying Seeks Fame Allured to Kentucky Founder of Government Co-operation of Virginia Eminence as a Leader Peer of Washington Capture of Brjti.-h Stronghold at Kaskaskia Catholic Devotions........................................205 215

CHAPTER II.

Vincennes Surrenders Escapes Kidnapping Grand Council Called Famous Speech Indians Offer Two of Their Tribe as an Atonement Submit Themselves a Willing Sacrifice Made Chiefs Reconciliation Pipe of Peace.......................................................216 221.

CHAPTER III.

The British Governor, Hamilton, Before Vincennes Vanquished Clark Fears Capture Marclus Men 10 Conquer IheEnemv Terrible Hardships Unparalleled Heroism The Foe in View Successful Strategy Vincennes Surrenders Brigadier-General.........................222 232.

LIFE OF CAPT. SAMUEL BRADY.

CHAPTER I.

Irish-American Origin Born Amid Perils Surrounded by Hardships Father and Brother Killed by "Lo:' Revenge A S.ddier in the Revolution Pinned to a Fence by a British Bayonet Incidents in the Indian Country V-TCSV ........... ......... ...... ............ .235 241.

CHAPTER II. Weary of Rest Adventures for Pleasure Brady a;id a Dutchman Capture an
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Indian Camp "The Times that Tried Men's Souls " Hostility to the Hostiles Brady's Part in the Excursion Narrow Escape Three Birds with one Stone Surprising an Indian Camp...................242 251.

CHAPTER III.

End of the War for Independence Continuation of the Three Hundred Years-War Against, the Indians Brady Rescues a Family Marries Miss Swearingen Dies a Natural Death...........................252 256.

LIFE OF DAVY CROCKETT.

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Early Life School Experiences Flees the Paternal Rod Visits Gerardstown Wanders to Baltimore Learns the Hatter's Trade The Truant Returns Courtship and Marriage............................ .......259 -269.

CHAPTER II.

Distinguishes Himself in War Famine and Mutiny in the Army Termination of War The Hero Enjoys Rustic Life Marries Again Moves to Another Country Political Career-Begun Justice of Peace Colonel Representative.............................................269 200.

CHAPTER III.

Makes a New Home Persistence and Bravery A Second Time Candidate for the Legislature in Opposition to Jackson Is Himself Defeated Two

Years in Speculation Bear Hunting Takes His Seat in Congress Tour Through the North.........................................2S1 291.

CHAPTER IV.

Feted at Bostop and Lowell Returns to the National Halls Receivos Costly Rifle from Whigs at Philadelphia -Is Welc >med Home Amusing Incidents in Political Life Opposes Andrew Jackson...............292 298.

CHAPTER V.

Departure for Texas Strange Adventures Shows True Courage and Nobility Resists Santa Anna Fighting Agai::-t Great Odds Hand to Hand Conflict Dies in the Cause of Liberty at Alamo...............299 304.

LIFE OF GEN. SAMUEL HOUSTON.

soldier, lawyer, and statesman. 30S 345.

CHAPTER I.

Taste for the Classics Academy Life Among the Red Men Seeks the Maternal Roof Engages in Teaching Answers the Call of His Country Sterling Charac:eris ics of the Mother Distinguishes Himself at Horse, shoe Battle Lieutenant in Regular Army Nashville and the Law Is RewaHcd with Public Offices......................,,........307 315.-
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CHAPTER II.

As Major General Twice Sent to Congres? Appointed Governor of Tennessee Marries Clouds on the Horizon of Domestic Life Departure of the Bride Political Discord Resigns the Gubernatorial Office Repairs to His Indian Friends Recalled to Public Duty Personal Combat Victorious An Honorable Acquittal...............................316 325.

CHAPTER III.

Commander-in-Chief of the Texan Forces Fort Alamo Taken, and Inmates Massacred Leads Texan Army Against the Mexicans Destroys the Entire Force under Santa Anna Obtains Large Spoils Values Honor Alone............................k......................... 326 335.

CHAPTER IV.

Results of the Battle of San Jacinto Visit to New Orleans Health Restored Elected President of the Texan Republic Releases Santa Anna A Leader in Congress Re-elected to Presidency Represents Texas at Washington Peculiarities....................................336 345.

LIFE OF KIT CARSON.

347 396. CHAPTER 1.

Educational Advantages Apprenticed Joins an Expedition for Santa Fe Accompanies Col. Farwell as Interpreter Enters upon His Favorite Pursuit of Trapping and Trading Improves Every Opportunity to Gain a Knowledge of the Country Social Nature Displayed " Monarch of the Plains"....................................................349 358.

CHAPTER II.

At the Head Waters.of the Missouri Wounded in an Indian Encounter Abandons His Profession As Hunter to the Fort Feasted and Honored at St. Louis Guide of the Expedition to Explure the Unknown West

................... ...................................... 359 367-

CHAPTER III.

On the Loftiest Peak of the Rocky Mountains Return to Fort Laramie Accompanies Fremont on an Exploring Expedition to Great Salt Lake First Experiences on the " Inland Sea ".......................368 376.

CHAPTER IV.

Courage Fails Eleven of the Party The Remainder Bravely Endure the Perils Return Crossing the Mountains Effect of Exposure upon the Company Arrival at Sutter's Fort Third Expedition Carson as Patriot. .377 385.

CHAPTER V.

To the Rescue of the Official from Washington Warriors Attack the Slumber, ing Partj Conquest of California Carson Bears Dispatch of Their Achievements to Washington Examples of Fidelity and Bravery Brevet Brigadier-General Death...................................3S6 396.
CONTENTS.

LIFE OF MAJ.-GEN. GEORGE A. CUSTER.

397 430. CHAPTER I.

School Days Love for Sport Makes' Firm Friends As a Pedagogue Admitted to West Point Life as a Cadet Receives Expulsion Is Re-admitted Graduates........... ........................39b' 405.

CHAPTER II.

Interview with (Jen. Scott With McDowell, as Lieutenant, at Hull Run Ready for Emergencies Under the Command of Brig.-Gen. Kearney Invited to a Position on Gen. McClellan's Staff In Hancock's Division Distinguishes Himself in "The Seven Days' Fight" Wins Glory under Gen. Kilpatiick Made Brigad:er-General.....................406 417

CHAPTER III.

Custer at Gettysburg The Battle of the Wilderness Winchester and Richmond Courtship and Marriage Life on the Western Plains At the Trial of Belknap Makes Enemies Grant Removes Him ftom His Command Fights the Indians under Sitting Bull Gives His Life in Protec-ion of the Frontier...........................................418 430

LIFE OF BUFFALO BILL.

[hon. w. f. cody.] 431 473-CHAPTER I.

Birth Family Connections Trapping Horsemanship Use of the Lasscj Codv's Father Attacked Member of Legislature at Lawrence Schoolboy Fight The Father Dies Bill Offers Family-Support Kills His First Indian at Twelve Years.......................................433 442

CHAPTER II.

Fort Lawrence and Salt Lake City Meets Wild Bill Gen. Custer Describes " Wild Bill " Robbed by Mormons Indian Attack Disabled Twenty-Nine Days Alone Indians Take Provisions and Fire-Arms Friendly Chief Threatened by Wolves Rescued Death of Dave, Friend and Pre-server............. ..........................................443 452

CHAPTER III.

Bear Hunting Encounter with Thieves Pony Express Rider With Col. C. Clark's Expedition Against Indians His Mother's Death A Soldier Marriage As Pilot to Custer Anticipated Millions Championship in Buffalo Hunting...........................................4;:3 4 5

CHAPTER IV.

Scout and Guide Fort Leavenworth and Gen. Hazen Hazen Indians Thwarted Gen. Sheridan and Fort Hays Chief of Scouts Guide to Grand Duke Alexis Entertainment at Chicago and New York Members of Legislature in Nebraska Acquires Celebrity and Means as an Actor Takes Part in Sioux War Settles on Farm in Nebraska........466 473
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LIFE OF WILD BILL.

474 489.

Frontier Settlements Scouts in General Description of Wild Bill Characteristics Associations Black Nrfl Introduced Trial of Skill as a Marks man Rescues a Child Incident of Scout Life in Connection with Civil War Later Experiences Death..............................477 489

LIFE OF CALIFORNIA JOE.

491 496.

His Early Life a Mystery Fights Indians Successfully Receives Recognition from the Military Obtains Notoriety in California Enters Service of Union Army Chief of Scouts Death at the Hands of an Assassin ......................................................" .....493 496

LIFE OF TEXAS JACK

497 50S.

Thirst for Adventure Preparation for Pioneer Life Ambition for Cattle-Raising Incidents of Travel Arrives in Texas As a "Cowboy" Hunter to Government Fort Scout and Guide Owner of a Ranch I Connection with Theatrical Life Resumes Life in the West Dies in Colorado.....................................................499 508

LIFE OF CAPTAIN JACK.

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Poet Border Ranger Goes to Black Hills Metes out Justice Companion of Buffalo Bill and California Joe Indian Fighter and Scout Personal

LIFE OF GEN. GEO. CROOK.

515 'y. - -

CHAPTER I.

Unexpected Arrival at Tucson Reception and Banquet Speeches and Toasts Opinions of Army Representatives Sentiments of the People Experiences During Recent Campaign Captives Held by Indians Released A Vexed Question Settled.....................................515

CHAPTER II.

Birth Life at West Point Rise in Regular Army Comes to the Front on the Pacific Coast Wins Distinction as an Indian Fighter His Civil War Record Major-General U. S. Volunteers Second Career in Regular Army Assignment to Military Department in Arizona First Victory over the Apaches Policy with the Indians Transferred to Army of the Platte Marches against Sitting Bull Another Brilliant Victory Causes of Return to Arizona.........................................

Appearance Incidents........................................511 514

DANIEL BOONE.

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LIFE OF DANIEL BOONE.

CHAPTER I.

origin early characteristics-surroundings in youth-

kills a panther in boyhood- -a student of nature-

his ambition connection with north carolina-marriage and domestic life-political interest-kentucky, "the promised land" capture by indians-

plan of escape-massacre of companions.

Daniel Boone was born in Exeter township, Bucks county, Penn., February 11, 1735. This date is believed to be correct, though some writers have placed his birth one year earlier. Best authorities, however, agree on the date given above. Daniel was the fourth of seven sons. He had four sisters. His father, Squire Boone, was son of George Boone, who came from Bradvvinch, ahout eight miles from Exeter, England. The family of George Boone arrived at Philadelphia, October 10, 1717.

He was a man of considerable wealth, as is evidenced by the fact that immediately upon his arrival in Pennsylvania he purchased a large tract of land in what is now Bucks county.

He purchased also several tracts of land in Maryland and Virginia, and tradition says he once owned the land on which Georgetown, District of Columbia, now stands, and that he laid out and named that town. The fact that the Boone family owned land in

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Virginia, may have led to the error made by some writers in naming that State as the place of Daniel's nativity. Daniel's mother was Sarah Morgan, but of her ancestry the records are silent. It is a matter of interest and worthy of note that Daniel's ancestors were Christians, having been members of the English Church in England. Arriving in this country they permitted themselves to be considered Quakers, but subsequent events proved conclusively that Daniel was not taught Quaker maxims; or, if he was, that he, at an early age, departed therefrom. But of what religious persuasion he or his ancestors were, does not form an important part of his history; though the fact of his abiding faith in the wisdom ana. power of an overruling Providence enables us to comprehend his matchless courage and indomitable will displayed from boyhood to old age.

Exeter, his native place, can be easily imagined when the undeveloped condition of the nation in that period is remembered. There were no magnificent cities then; no railways, nor any of the great inventions and conveniences of the day. Exeter, when Daniel Boone was born, was only a frontier settlement, consisting of a few log huts, entirely surrounded by dense forests. In these woods was abundance of game, and there roamed at will the panther, the bear, the lynx, the wild cat, and other ferocious animals. There lived also the Indian, more fierce and more to be dreaded than any of the wild beasts. The most harm the beasts would do the settlers was to attack their domestic animals at night; or, when at bav, hard pressed by the hunters, turn and rend their pursuers. The Indians would plan their attack with wisdom, fall upon unsuspecting settlers, destroy property, murder helpless children, and carry the women into captivity, a fate more dreadful than death. These surroundings need to be remembered that an idea may be obtained of the character of the mould in which Daniel Boone was cast. With him to load and fire a rifle was second nature; to roam the

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wild wood alone, or in company with youthful companions, was pastime; to track the bear, or pursue the panther, was exhilarating sport. Many incidents of those days have come down to us, exhibiting in bright and favorable light the coolness and courage of Boone.

At one time, after a day's ramble in the woods, when the sun was down and dark .ess creeping on, Daniel and several companions were returning home, when some of the boys cried: " A panther! A panther!" and started on a run for home. Not so Daniel. He stopped, and discovered the whereabouts of the animal just as he was crouching to spring upon him. Quick as a flash his rifle was at his shoulder, and the next moment the panther lay at his feet, pierced through by the bullet from his gun.

His love for adventure, and his ambitious nature, are fully illustrated by his leaving home and wandering several miles away into the forest, at night resting under a hastily built shelter of poles and brush, and during the day hunting at will through the woods. His parents became alarmed at his prolonged absence, and instituted a search which resulted in finding him three miles from home, living alone in a cabin, a structure of his own making. They found him in possession of a good supply of skins of wild animals, which his own hands had captured.

As might be supposed, his educational advantages were limited. There were few schoolhouses in those days on the frontier, and fewer teachers. Occasionally a man would come to a neighborhood, and for a few weeks or months teach school. Generally these wandering pedagogues were themselves poorly prepared to impart instruction to the children, knowing but little more than reading, writing and spelling, and how to " cipher to the rule of three," as simple proportion as now taught, was called. There is no very full or definite account extant of Daniel's experiences at school. Some one of his numerous biographers have related that while at school
DANIEL BOONE.

he was fond of playing practical jokes upon the