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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.

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