ILLUSTRATIONS
Reading edition
"On the August air arose the reports of many rifles and the terrifying whoops of the Indians" Frontispiece
FACING PAGE
"'What is that?' At the question the two pioneer boys stopped abruptly" 10
"He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form" 28
"The Indian had been able to draw his knife and struck at her again and again while the bear held him in one of her most fervent hugs" 76
"Boone quickly rallied his startled followers and when the red men returned the hardy settlers were ready and awaiting their coming" 116
"One of the men who had been stationed as a guard was shot early in the morning" 126
"The scout, with his family, returned to Boonesborough" 220
"Silently the men crossed the ford" 276