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The Taking of Jemima Boone: The True Story of the Kidnap and Rescue That Shaped America 3 1/2 stars

Just weeks before the signing of The Declaration of Independence, Jemima Boone, daughter of Daniel, and two other young girls were kidnapped by a war party of Cherokee-Shawnee Native Americans. Although the title of the book infers this is the main theme of the book, look to the subtitle for the true content. The repercussions of the kidnapping cover 3/4 of the story.

I know only small snippets of the true story of Daniel Boone. Most of them coming from history classes. I must admit most of my questionable knowledge comes from the TV series that ran in the mid 60's.

In 1776 the Revolutionary War was in full swing.

Both the British and the Americans trying to swing the Indians to their side. The English had more luck with this, enticing full tribes to help beat down the rebels. In the case of demolishing the settlement of Daniel Boone, Booneville KY., the British had a healthy supply of Native American troops.

The data available for research is sparse and the author duly notes this. A lot of his "sources" come from family legends handed down. In the notes as the end of the book Pearl does included a bibliography, showing he made the effort to get it right.

Recommended only for the true history-nerd