Daniel Boone
The true story of my childhood hero26 total reviews
Comment from LaFrance
Great Biography, about Danial Boone. I like how history always adds height and strength to our heroes. Thanks for sharing your research about him. Maybe at one time, he might have worn a coon hat.
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Great Biography, about Danial Boone. I like how history always adds height and strength to our heroes. Thanks for sharing your research about him. Maybe at one time, he might have worn a coon hat.
Comment Written 04-May-2020
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review my story
Comment from Ulla
Hi Earl, oh, I can understand why you won this competition. It is very well written and you've put more flesh on the Boone character. Even though, I'm half a American but gown up in Europe and lived here all my life, I did know about him. But now you made him come fully alive. Congrats on your win. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Hi Earl, oh, I can understand why you won this competition. It is very well written and you've put more flesh on the Boone character. Even though, I'm half a American but gown up in Europe and lived here all my life, I did know about him. But now you made him come fully alive. Congrats on your win. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 04-May-2020
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review my story.
Comment from BethShelby
I found this story to be very interesting and not exactly as I had pictured him in my mind. I too watched the TV shows were his character was depicted by Fess Parker. This seems to be well researched and accurately done. It seems he had a lot of setbacks in his life and didn't do so well when it came to land speculation.
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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I found this story to be very interesting and not exactly as I had pictured him in my mind. I too watched the TV shows were his character was depicted by Fess Parker. This seems to be well researched and accurately done. It seems he had a lot of setbacks in his life and didn't do so well when it came to land speculation.
Comment Written 04-May-2020
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review my story.
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
I love your biography of Daniel Boone! I think I also read about him, growing up, and found him fascinating, even though I was a girl -- but I probably didn't know fact from fiction.
You have really done your homework here, separating the true story from the legends about this remarkable man.
The frontier was often a very scary place! We get upset if there's a shortage of toilet paper, but these people -- Boone, his family, his associates, friends and enemies -- they really had it tough. Unimaginable!
I learned a lot from your story. I don't think I ever heard of the French and Indian War, way back in 1754 -- wow, that's almost two and a half centuries ago.
You asked that we be kind, as reviewers. I found a lot of errors, which I listed, along with the suggested corrections. Is that kind, or unkind? My intention is to be kind, but you can decide for yourself. A number of corrections concern stylistic issues like sentence fragments or run-in sentences, and there were some typos etc. I didn't point out a number of instances where you have extra spaces in the text; but they're in there, if you look for them.
Here goes:
Nowadays one of the most overlooked American pioneers is Daniel Boone. Probably because he isn't really taught in history classes.
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Nowadays one of the most overlooked American pioneers is Daniel Boone, probably because he isn't really taught in history classes.
If anyone in history needs his biography brought forth, it is Daniel Boone, if it wasn't for the TV show I wouldn't have known about him and wouldn't have studied him on my own.
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If anyone in history needs his biography brought forth, it is Daniel Boone. If it wasn't for the TV show I wouldn't have known about him and wouldn't have studied him on my own.
Boone spent most his youth
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Boone spent most of his youth
The couple had 10 children, his youngest son, Nathan Boone, had the distinction...
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The couple had 10 children; his youngest son, Nathan Boone, had the distinction...
Boone convinced Blackfish he could get them surrender and they'd be more valuable alive than dead, Chief Blackfish agreed.
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When Boone convinced Blackfish that he could get them to surrender and they'd be more valuable alive than dead, Chief Blackfish agreed.
Boone convinced Blackfish to hold off attacking the fort until spring, which Blackfish also agreed to this.
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Boone convinced Blackfish to hold off attacking the fort until spring, which Blackfish also agreed to.
...and given the Shawnee name of Sheltowee, or "Big Turtle.
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...and given the Shawnee name of Sheltowee, or "Big Turtle."
In June found out that Chiev Blackfish...
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In June found out that Chief Blackfish...
...until he was voted to the Virginia state legislature, while the war with the British ended in 1781...
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...until he was voted to the Virginia state legislature. While the war with the British ended in 1781...
He moved back to Kentucky in 1795, but that was short-lived due to his financial problems, he lost all his Kentucky land holdings.
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He moved back to Kentucky in 1795, but that was short-lived. Due to his financial problems, he lost all his Kentucky land holdings.
It was said Boone's time as syndic...
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It was said that in Boone's time as syndic...
Once again fortune turned against Boone because his land grants from the Spanish government had been verbal agreements, he once again lost his land claims.
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Once again fortune turned against Boone; because his land grants from the Spanish government had been verbal agreements, he once again lost his land claims.
his 1784 book The Discovery, Settlement and present State of Kentucke.
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his 1784 book The Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucke.
Flint wrote that Boone had fought hand-to-paw with a bear, escaped from Indians by swinging on vines like you would expect Tarzan to do.
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Flint wrote that Boone had fought hand-to-paw with a bear, and escaped from Indians by swinging on vines as you would expect Tarzan to do.
Flint shaped the popular conception of Boone, these tall tales were recycled and written in countless dime novels and books aimed at young boys.
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Flint shaped the popular conception of Boone; these tall tales were recycled and written in countless dime novels and books aimed at young boys.
Boone was the main character in James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales which was published in 1823, bore very striking similarities to Boone.
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Boone, the main character in James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales, published in 1823, bore very striking similarities to the historical Boone.
Boone was the subject of a TV series which ran on NBC from 1964 to 1970which starred Fess Parker.
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Boone was the subject of a TV series which ran on NBC from 1964 to 1970, starring Fess Parker.
This in no way described the real Boone, who wasn't a big man and didn't wear a coonskin cap, he wore a similar hat to the Quaker Oats man.
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This in no way described the real Boone, who wasn't a big man and didn't wear a coonskin cap -- he wore a similar hat to that of the Quaker Oats man.
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If Rebecca had a baby while Boone was presumed dead, and the father was Daniel's brother Ned, it must have been a bittersweet homecoming and family reunion. Obviously, Rebecca and her brother-in-law had developed feelings for each other. I would love to hear Rebecca's side of it!
"James and another boy were tortured and killed." Yikes! Talk about hardships and heartache! Then Boone and his wife lost their son Israel in a battle. Boone and his family suffered a lot.
Interesting: "the Shawnees destroyed crops and killed farm animals" -- they could be ruthless, even killing farm animals! It's hard to judge impartially, when there's war going on, and it depends which side you're on. Torturing boys was way over the top. The Geneva Conventions were still far in the future, yet even now, they're not always followed.
Thank you for writing this eye-opening account of the life of Daniel Boone!
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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I love your biography of Daniel Boone! I think I also read about him, growing up, and found him fascinating, even though I was a girl -- but I probably didn't know fact from fiction.
You have really done your homework here, separating the true story from the legends about this remarkable man.
The frontier was often a very scary place! We get upset if there's a shortage of toilet paper, but these people -- Boone, his family, his associates, friends and enemies -- they really had it tough. Unimaginable!
I learned a lot from your story. I don't think I ever heard of the French and Indian War, way back in 1754 -- wow, that's almost two and a half centuries ago.
You asked that we be kind, as reviewers. I found a lot of errors, which I listed, along with the suggested corrections. Is that kind, or unkind? My intention is to be kind, but you can decide for yourself. A number of corrections concern stylistic issues like sentence fragments or run-in sentences, and there were some typos etc. I didn't point out a number of instances where you have extra spaces in the text; but they're in there, if you look for them.
Here goes:
Nowadays one of the most overlooked American pioneers is Daniel Boone. Probably because he isn't really taught in history classes.
-->
Nowadays one of the most overlooked American pioneers is Daniel Boone, probably because he isn't really taught in history classes.
If anyone in history needs his biography brought forth, it is Daniel Boone, if it wasn't for the TV show I wouldn't have known about him and wouldn't have studied him on my own.
-->
If anyone in history needs his biography brought forth, it is Daniel Boone. If it wasn't for the TV show I wouldn't have known about him and wouldn't have studied him on my own.
Boone spent most his youth
-->
Boone spent most of his youth
The couple had 10 children, his youngest son, Nathan Boone, had the distinction...
-->
The couple had 10 children; his youngest son, Nathan Boone, had the distinction...
Boone convinced Blackfish he could get them surrender and they'd be more valuable alive than dead, Chief Blackfish agreed.
-->
When Boone convinced Blackfish that he could get them to surrender and they'd be more valuable alive than dead, Chief Blackfish agreed.
Boone convinced Blackfish to hold off attacking the fort until spring, which Blackfish also agreed to this.
-->
Boone convinced Blackfish to hold off attacking the fort until spring, which Blackfish also agreed to.
...and given the Shawnee name of Sheltowee, or "Big Turtle.
-->
...and given the Shawnee name of Sheltowee, or "Big Turtle."
In June found out that Chiev Blackfish...
-->
In June found out that Chief Blackfish...
...until he was voted to the Virginia state legislature, while the war with the British ended in 1781...
-->
...until he was voted to the Virginia state legislature. While the war with the British ended in 1781...
He moved back to Kentucky in 1795, but that was short-lived due to his financial problems, he lost all his Kentucky land holdings.
-->
He moved back to Kentucky in 1795, but that was short-lived. Due to his financial problems, he lost all his Kentucky land holdings.
It was said Boone's time as syndic...
-->
It was said that in Boone's time as syndic...
Once again fortune turned against Boone because his land grants from the Spanish government had been verbal agreements, he once again lost his land claims.
-->
Once again fortune turned against Boone; because his land grants from the Spanish government had been verbal agreements, he once again lost his land claims.
his 1784 book The Discovery, Settlement and present State of Kentucke.
-->
his 1784 book The Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucke.
Flint wrote that Boone had fought hand-to-paw with a bear, escaped from Indians by swinging on vines like you would expect Tarzan to do.
-->
Flint wrote that Boone had fought hand-to-paw with a bear, and escaped from Indians by swinging on vines as you would expect Tarzan to do.
Flint shaped the popular conception of Boone, these tall tales were recycled and written in countless dime novels and books aimed at young boys.
-->
Flint shaped the popular conception of Boone; these tall tales were recycled and written in countless dime novels and books aimed at young boys.
Boone was the main character in James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales which was published in 1823, bore very striking similarities to Boone.
-->
Boone, the main character in James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales, published in 1823, bore very striking similarities to the historical Boone.
Boone was the subject of a TV series which ran on NBC from 1964 to 1970which starred Fess Parker.
-->
Boone was the subject of a TV series which ran on NBC from 1964 to 1970, starring Fess Parker.
This in no way described the real Boone, who wasn't a big man and didn't wear a coonskin cap, he wore a similar hat to the Quaker Oats man.
-->
This in no way described the real Boone, who wasn't a big man and didn't wear a coonskin cap -- he wore a similar hat to that of the Quaker Oats man.
***
If Rebecca had a baby while Boone was presumed dead, and the father was Daniel's brother Ned, it must have been a bittersweet homecoming and family reunion. Obviously, Rebecca and her brother-in-law had developed feelings for each other. I would love to hear Rebecca's side of it!
"James and another boy were tortured and killed." Yikes! Talk about hardships and heartache! Then Boone and his wife lost their son Israel in a battle. Boone and his family suffered a lot.
Interesting: "the Shawnees destroyed crops and killed farm animals" -- they could be ruthless, even killing farm animals! It's hard to judge impartially, when there's war going on, and it depends which side you're on. Torturing boys was way over the top. The Geneva Conventions were still far in the future, yet even now, they're not always followed.
Thank you for writing this eye-opening account of the life of Daniel Boone!
Comment Written 03-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review my story.
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You're very welcome, Earl. Is that you in the picture, or Daniel Boone? Pardon my humor, please -- I saw the hat and the gun, and I couldn't resist ;-)
Comment from Ben Colder
There is a great document on U tube that glides along the way with this essay. Actor Richard Boon in a descendent so he claims. Thanks for sharing. Well done.
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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There is a great document on U tube that glides along the way with this essay. Actor Richard Boon in a descendent so he claims. Thanks for sharing. Well done.
Comment Written 03-May-2020
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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I'll have to check out the video. Thank you for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Elon Vaughn
This is one of the most interesting and best pieces I have read. This is not just because I've heard tales of Daniel Boone and happen to be a Kentuckian. Without checking your information, it appears to be a factual, yet glamourous account of the man many of us admire. I saw a few typographical errors, but it is difficult for me to address those on internet, I believe a more in depth account of Boone's life and his family would be a must read for history buffs.
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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This is one of the most interesting and best pieces I have read. This is not just because I've heard tales of Daniel Boone and happen to be a Kentuckian. Without checking your information, it appears to be a factual, yet glamourous account of the man many of us admire. I saw a few typographical errors, but it is difficult for me to address those on internet, I believe a more in depth account of Boone's life and his family would be a must read for history buffs.
Comment Written 03-May-2020
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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Thank you very much for the six star rating. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Alison Ogilvie-Holme
The amount of knowledge (and I'm assuming, research) in this story is very impressive! I appreciate the fact that you delve into the 'real' life of Daniel Boone as opposed to just rehashing the legend. Great work ð???
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reply by the author on 02-May-2020
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The amount of knowledge (and I'm assuming, research) in this story is very impressive! I appreciate the fact that you delve into the 'real' life of Daniel Boone as opposed to just rehashing the legend. Great work ð???
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 02-May-2020
reply by the author on 02-May-2020
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Your star rating doesn't jive with your review, could you please tell me why an "impressive" story rated only four stars?
Comment from richie b
I love your biography on Daniel Boone. I am 65 and
remember the t.v.show and all the Daniel Boone toys and
clothing.
Your biography is spot on as I have read numerous
books and articles on the famous frontiersman. I hope the
youth of today take the time to learn and appreciate the
lives Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett.
As a youth my brother and I got a Fort Boonseboro
play set for Christmas, one of the best toys we ever got!
I could go on, your story brought back a lot of
memories. Your story is well written and polished.
Thank you for sharing.
Peace,
Richie b
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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I love your biography on Daniel Boone. I am 65 and
remember the t.v.show and all the Daniel Boone toys and
clothing.
Your biography is spot on as I have read numerous
books and articles on the famous frontiersman. I hope the
youth of today take the time to learn and appreciate the
lives Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett.
As a youth my brother and I got a Fort Boonseboro
play set for Christmas, one of the best toys we ever got!
I could go on, your story brought back a lot of
memories. Your story is well written and polished.
Thank you for sharing.
Peace,
Richie b
Comment Written 02-May-2020
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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I had a Dan'l Boone rifle and jacket appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed reading your contest entry, Mystery Author. It is evident that you researched DB well. I did not know of his history, but I never looked into it earlier--now I know. Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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I enjoyed reading your contest entry, Mystery Author. It is evident that you researched DB well. I did not know of his history, but I never looked into it earlier--now I know. Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 02-May-2020
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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I didn't really research because I've read everything I could about the man. Thank you for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Ashtar Zaidi
Great Job... !! I really enjoyed it, deep ideas, your energy is infectious, the way how you explained it was fantastic, thank you so much for sharing it, God Bless You... ~Ashtar~
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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Great Job... !! I really enjoyed it, deep ideas, your energy is infectious, the way how you explained it was fantastic, thank you so much for sharing it, God Bless You... ~Ashtar~
Comment Written 02-May-2020
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my work.
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It's my pleasure :)
