Fess Parker as Daniel Boone in the tv series (Image by Google)
Got a little carried away with yesterday's post about Paul Bunyan and decided to investigate another north American legend, Mr.Daniel Boone. Turns out that this one was actually real!
Daniel was one of the first popular heroes in the US, a famous hunter and pioneer that explored forests occupied by Indians in the XVIII century. He was considered a legend while living, especially after one of his adventures was published as a tale in 1784, which made him notorious in the United States, as well as in Europe! Though much of his life is remembered with a lot of historical mistakes, he is most known for his explorations and settlement constructions in Kentucky. He also fought in the American Revolutionary War (1775 - 1783) and was captured by Shawnees in 1778. Boone was accepted to become a member of the tribe, but chose to escape to continue fighting to defend the Kentucky colonies.
As for his famous "raccoon" hat, I couldn't find precise information whether it was real or just part of his legend. I'd totally wear one of those, though!
Daniel was one of the first popular heroes in the US, a famous hunter and pioneer that explored forests occupied by Indians in the XVIII century. He was considered a legend while living, especially after one of his adventures was published as a tale in 1784, which made him notorious in the United States, as well as in Europe! Though much of his life is remembered with a lot of historical mistakes, he is most known for his explorations and settlement constructions in Kentucky. He also fought in the American Revolutionary War (1775 - 1783) and was captured by Shawnees in 1778. Boone was accepted to become a member of the tribe, but chose to escape to continue fighting to defend the Kentucky colonies.
As for his famous "raccoon" hat, I couldn't find precise information whether it was real or just part of his legend. I'd totally wear one of those, though!
~Ally
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