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Early October American Indian & Western Sale

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 485

The Life of Boone by Edward Ellis copyrighted 1884

Estimate: $150 - $300

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Included in this lot we have a hardcover copy of The Life of Boone by Edward Ellis copyrighted 1884. This original copy of 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 was published by Porter & Coates, Philadelphia in 1884. The herioic figurehead of Col. Daniel Boone is characterized by his accomplishments to furthur western expansion in early U.S history shining bright bringing Kentucky to the for-front 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 book shows good condition overall with some light wear on the pages. The piece measures 7 3/4" tall by 5 1/4" wide.