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Blood and Treasure
Daniel Boone and the Fight for America's First Frontier
Book • 2022
Blood and Treasure tells the story of Daniel Boone, a legendary frontiersman, set against the backdrop of the brutal conflicts in 18th-century America.
The book explores Boone's life and the broader historical context of the trans-Appalachian frontier, weaving together the stories of ordinary and extraordinary individuals who shaped this era.
The book explores Boone's life and the broader historical context of the trans-Appalachian frontier, weaving together the stories of ordinary and extraordinary individuals who shaped this era.
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Cal Newport as a biography of Daniel Boone, focusing on the complicated political landscape of 18th-century colonial America.


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Ep. 200: Decoding the Deep Life
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