Wild Western Scenes by J. B. Jones
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| Author | Jones, J. B. (John Beauchamp), 1810-1866 |
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| Title |
Wild Western Scenes A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly Described |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Curtis Weyant, the Online Distributed Proofreading Team and The Making of America Project |
| Summary | "WILD WESTERN SCENES" by J. B. Jones is a historical narrative featuring tales of adventure set in the American West, likely written during the mid-to-late 19th century. The book mainly follows the exploits of legendary pioneer Daniel Boone, along with various hunting expeditions, conflicts with Native Americans, and encounters with wild animals, encapsulating the spirit of exploration and frontier life in America. At the start of the narrative, we meet Charles Glenn and his servant Joe Beck, who struggle against a storm while traveling along the banks of the Missouri River. Seeking refuge and companionship in an encampment of fellow travelers, they encounter Daniel Boone, who proposes a bear hunt after Joe recounts his comical and disastrous run-in with a bear disguised as a stump. As their journey unfolds, the opening chapters introduce a rich tapestry of characters and exciting scenarios, setting the stage for a blend of adventure, camaraderie, and the challenges faced in this untamed wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Wilderness areas -- Fiction |
| Subject | Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13077 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 111 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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