This young adult historical novel is based on an exciting and little known incident in the life of the famed Kentucky frontiersman Daniel Boone, After being captured by Shawnee Indians and subsequently adopted into their tribe, he escapes and returns to Boonesboro, only to find himself charged with treason and court-martialed. In a brilliant display of ability, Boone defends himself at the trial and gradually the truth about what really happened emerges. The Court-Martial of Daniel Boone is a fascinating glimpse of Kentucky's pioneer period as well as a penetrating look at frontier courtroom justice.
This young adult historical novel is based on an exciting and little known incident in the life of the famed Kentucky frontiersman Daniel Boone, After being captured by Shawnee Indians and subsequently adopted into their tribe, he escapes and returns to Boonesboro, only to find himself charged with treason and court-martialed. In a brilliant display of ability, Boone defends himself at the trial and gradually the truth about what really happened emerges. The Court-Martial of Daniel Boone is a fascinating glimpse of Kentucky's pioneer period as well as a penetrating look at frontier courtroom justice.
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