Scouting with Daniel Boone

Tomlinson, Everett T. (Everett Titsworth), 1859-19Project Gutenberg · United StatesMar 2023

2.8

Word count: 359K words
Chapters: 36

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971, and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. Scouting with Daniel Boone by Everett T. Tomlinson. Author: Tomlinson, Everett T. (Everett Titsworth), 1859–1931. Language: English. Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres. Release Date: March 10, 2010.

Editor's review

Scouting with Daniel Boone is a juvenile historical adventure novel by Everett T. Tomlinson, built around the American frontier pioneer Daniel Boone. It belongs to the early tradition of juvenile adventure literature, following Boone through wilderness scouting and frontier life from a young person's perspective and conveying qualities such as courage, resourcefulness, and perseverance. As a Project Gutenberg public-domain eBook, it is also a sample for understanding how American juvenile historical fiction was written in the early twentieth century: the plot moves straightforwardly, moral orientation is clear, and there is abundant scene-based description of frontier life. Its reading value lies in the combination of historical imagination and adventure narrative; readers can both experience the frontier environment through the plot and observe how the history of westward expansion was told to young people in that era. A caution: the book's treatment of the frontier and Native Americans bears the imprint of the ideas of its time, and modern readers should read with a critical eye, distinguishing literary imagination from historical fact.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young readers interested in American frontier history and stories of the pioneer era
Readers who want to understand early juvenile adventure fiction through original English chapter books
Middle school teachers and students needing English extensive reading materials on historical subjects
Readers studying the history of American juvenile literature or Tomlinson's works

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking rigorous historical scholarship and diverse perspectives
Readers sensitive to the era's prejudices in early adventure fiction
Those whose English reading ability is not yet sufficient for a full chapter book

Reading tips

Learn the basic historical background of Daniel Boone before reading, to help distinguish fact from fiction
Mark descriptions of the frontier environment and characters as you read, and observe the ideas of the era
Proceed chapter by chapter and briefly summarize the plot after each to keep a steady reading rhythm
After finishing, compare with comparable modern historical fiction and discuss differences in narrative perspective

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FAQ

Is this book a biography of Daniel Boone?

Not a strict biography. It is a juvenile historical adventure novel that uses Boone as its subject, unfolding scouting and frontier stories through a fictional young person's perspective; the plot serves adventure narrative and should not be cited as historical source material.

What should I watch for regarding the book's historical views?

The book was written in the early twentieth century, and its depictions of frontier expansion and Native Americans carry the common ideas of that era. Readers are advised to treat it as a period text and examine it alongside modern historical perspectives rather than accepting its narrative stance wholesale.

How difficult is the English, and what grade level is it for?

It is a full English juvenile novel; the language is generally plain but the book has considerable length. Students with at least junior-high-level English reading ability who can finish chapter books independently are more suitable; those with less reading experience can try one chapter first before deciding.

How can I get the electronic edition?

This book is released by Project Gutenberg and can be downloaded free by searching for the title on its official website. Common formats include EPUB and plain text; choose according to your reading device.

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About the author

Tomlinson, Everett T. (Everett Titsworth), 1859-19 Author

Everett T. Tomlinson (1859–19) was a prolific American author of books for children and young readers. Public information about him is limited, and the details of his life are now difficult to trace. Seven of his works are held in this collection, falling mainly into two categories: historical adventure and campus coming-of-age stories. He excelled at weaving authentic historical settings—such as the American Revolution and the westward frontier—into the scouting, marching, and school days of young protagonists. His subjects range from Washington's campaign in New Jersey and a sharpshooter at Antietam to the frontier explorations of Daniel Boone and Kit Carson, along with a life of General Pershing and a story of freshman year at college. His writing emphasizes plot momentum and the cultivation of courage and responsibility, and is representative of early twentieth-century American historical fiction for young people.