This fascinating collection of first-hand accounts offers a unique perspective on the brutal conflict between Native American tribes and American settlers in the early years of the Westward Expansion. Metcalfe's careful curation of narratives by prominent figures such as Daniel Boone sheds light on the complex social and political dynamics of this fraught period in American history. A gripping read for anyone interested in the real story behind the myth of the American frontier.

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