Daniel Boone's Great Escape

While out hunting buffalo one day the great Wild West explorer Daniel Boonewas captured by powerful Shawnee warriors. Enraged by the settlers murder ofone of th... » 

While out hunting buffalo one day the great Wild West explorer Daniel Boonewas captured by powerful Shawnee warriors. Enraged by the settlers murder ofone of their own the Shawnee chief decided to take Boone hostage as revenge.Even though he was eventually adopted by the Shawnee and grew accustomed totheir way of life Boone was constantly concerned about the safety of hisfamily and friends. So when he heard that the Shawnee were preparing to attackthe settlers in an attempt to regain their land Boone decided to escape. Overfour long days he navigated the cruel landscapecrossing wide rivers hidingin tall grass or trees covering his footsteps at every turn and never lookingback but all the while knowing that the angry warriors were in hotpursuit.This littleknown episode from the life of one of our most famousWestern heroes provides a balanced look at a difficult time in our historywhile presenting a stunning act of courage that will keep young readers on theedge of their seats. «