The name of this son of an English immigrant blacksmith is familiar to millions of Americans. It is necessary to separate fact and fiction when hearing or reading of several of his exploits — for the record is murky.

Born in Pennsylvania, he moved with his parents to North Carolina during his teens. An excellent hunter, he served in the militia and traveled on several expeditions. His survival skills would be tested on several occasions. One of his most notable achievements was finding and using what became known as the Wilderness Trail through the Cumberland Gap.

An assortment of firearms from Daniel Boone’s era. The explorer lived in what became Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri during his long life, ending in 1820. From the accounts I’ve read, he was a fine hunter and likely decent to draw a map. But he made bad land deals and lost in the courts. He ended his days at his son, Nathan’s home in Missouri.

Adventure of a different type faces new arrivals in the fictional town of Elm Ridge, Illinois in the spring of 1851. Will Louisa find a job and be able to use her baking skills? Will Hans remain an honest man — with an honest job? Readers will find the answers in the sweet romance, New Dreams. Follow the link for the complete blurb. https://amzn.to/3vWydWE