CHAPTER II.. _daniel Boone, His Parentage, and Early Adventures._

Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures.

Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle. 36