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Legends of the West: Western & Native American Sale

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 310

Rare "Life and Times of Daniel Boone" 1st Ed 1884

Estimate: $250 - $500

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For your consideration is a Scarce First Edition of "The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone" by Edward S. Ellis,1884, The John C. Winston, Philadelphia publishers. The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone, Hunter, Soldier, and Pioneer: With Sketches of Simon Kenton, Lewis Wetzel, and Other Leaders in the Settlement of the West. The herioic figurehead of Col. Daniel Boone is characterized by his accomplishments to further western expansion in early U.S history shining bright and bringing Kentucky to the forefront of the shining constellation that became the Union. Heartfelt by youth for courageous stories facing down wild animals and wilder men, Col. Daniel Boone faced Indian siege, the slaughter of men beside him, and the daring rescue of his daughter captured by Indians and rescued by himself and stalwart men around him. The saga of the pioneers that settled the great West is one of the most compelling and romantic chapters in the history of the United States of America. This blue cloth bound illustrated hardcover is in good condition overall. Illustrated gilt stamped cover features a colourized version of Alonzo Chappel's 1862 portrait of Daniel Boone which is also featured on the frontispiece. Slight scuffing and soiling observed on cover, intact pages exhibit age tanning and slight foxing. No other obvious marring observed. Measures 5"W x 7.5"L x 1"D

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