Daniel Boone

Daniel Boone is one of those figures in American history whose life often intertwines with myths and legends. While numerous tall tales surround this American adventurer, many of his greatest feats are actually true. They are not merely artifacts of folklore—they genuinely happened. Daniel Boone really did blaze a trail through the Cumberland Gap into the western frontier. He really did become initiated as a member of the Shawnee (who gave him the name “Big Turtle”), and he really did serve under Revolutionary War General George Rogers Clark. Beyond these well-known accomplishments, he performed countless other extraordinary deeds that most people have never even heard about. This book takes an in-depth look at the life of Daniel Boone, revealing the man behind the legend. Duration - 56m. Author - Hourly History. Narrator - Matthew J. Chandler-Smith. Published Date - Friday, 02 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 Hourly History ©.