Thrilling Adventures Among the Early Settlers

Among the Early Settlers This 1890 collection by Warren W. Wildwood, Esq., published by Keystone Publishing, comprises frontier narratives drawn from multiple historical sources. The stories depict violent encounters between settlers and Native Americans, frontier criminals, and internal conflicts during westward expansion and early American conflicts. Featured accounts include: McCulloch's daring leap over cliffs; the Bloody Blockhouse siege; Fox's encounter with the outlaw Big Foot; Daniel Boone's adventures and captivity; a perilous canoe adventure; the Lancaster mystery; David Crockett's bear fight; Sergeant Jasper's romance amid battle; the Marrel gang of desperadoes; a trapper's siege by wolves; various Indian encounters and battles including the Fort Mimms massacre during the Creek War; naval bombardment at Norfolk in 1776; a Texas Ranger's escape from guerrillas; General Putnam's exploits; and Simon Kenton's capture and escape. The volume emphasizes combat, survival, and frontier lawlessness, with extensive illustrations accompanying the narratives.