1922
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When we think of American pioneers we recall automatically certain names-Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Kit Carson, perhaps Simon Kenton. Of course there were hundreds, yes, thousands of others, who met the same dangers, exhibited at least approximate skill, fought the same savages. But the names of most of them are and of the rest only the especial student is aware. Often the more obscure men have performed specific deeds that common legend ascribes to better knowa names. Columbus, as we know, was really not the first to discover America. Common belief has it that Daniel Boone **discovered** Kentucky; but actually, as we shall see, he first entered Kentucky lured by the glowing tales of a man named Finley who had, with others, preceded him. Did you ever hear of Finley? But we have all heard of Boone...
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Stewart Edward White
Author · 12 books
From about 1900 until about 1922, he wrote fiction and non-fiction about adventure and travel, with an emphasis on natural history and outdoor living. Starting in 1922, he and his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Grant White wrote numerous books they claimed were received through channelling with spirits. They also wrote of their travels around the state of California. White died in Hillsborough, California.
