The Way to the West And the Lives of Three Early Americans

The Way to the West And the Lives of Three Early Americans: Boone, Crocket and Carson is a historical non-fiction book written by Emerson Hough. The book is a detailed account of the lives of three American pioneers - Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, and Kit Carson - who played a significant role in the westward expansion of the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries.The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to one of the three pioneers. The first section focuses on Daniel Boone, who is widely regarded as one of the most famous frontiersmen in American history. The section covers Boone's early life in Pennsylvania, his move to Kentucky, and his role in the American Revolution.The second section of the book is dedicated to Davy Crockett, who was a politician, frontiersman, and folk hero. The section covers Crockett's early life in Tennessee, his time in Congress, and his death at the Battle of the Alamo.The third and final section of the book is dedicated to Kit Carson, who was a trapper, scout, and soldier. The section covers Carson's early life in Missouri, his time as a trapper in the Rocky Mountains, and his role in the Mexican-American War.Throughout the book, Hough provides a detailed and engaging account of the lives of these three pioneers, highlighting their struggles, triumphs, and contributions to American history. The book also provides a broader historical context for the westward expansion of the United States, including the conflicts with Native American tribes, the impact of the fur trade, and the role of the government in the expansion.Overall, The Way to the West And the Lives of Three Early Americans: Boone, Crocket and Carson is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in American history, the westward expansion of the United States, or the lives of these three iconic pioneers.1903. Hough's literary career grew out of his taking camping trips and writing about them for publication. His body of work eventually included 27 novels and hundreds of short stories and articles. Hough's early works included The Singing Mouse Stories, for children, and the nonfiction The Story of the Cowboy. He had his first major success in 1902 with the novel The Mississippi Bubble, which became a bestseller. The Way to the West followed the next year. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.