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A typical dictionary definition of a hero states that a hero is a person who shows distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. Daniel Boone certainly fits this definition of a hero, but he has other qualities that I admire as much as those in dictionary definition. Daniel Boone was a pioneer in early
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Daniel Boone was a hard worker in all aspects of his life. He was not a tall man, but he had broad shoulders and a broad chest. He was quick and strong, and had great endurance and calm nerves. The lifestyle he lived was difficult for him and his family. He was often gone for weeks or months at a time on hunting trips, returning to sell the furs he had gathered on his expedition to care for his family. Boone had a large family, and he wanted to be close to them. Boone had heard about the fertile land and good hunting west of the
Despite lacking a formal education, Daniel Boone used his wits and skills and was very resourceful. He demonstrated some of that resourcefulness as he got older. He was a good hunter, and easily lived off the land as he loved being in the wilderness. When his eyesight weakened to where he could not shoot accurately, he would set traps instead. His resourcefulness allowed him to keep on hunting and supply his family. To supplement his hunting, Boone at one point opened a store in
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Daniel Boone had a single-mindedness about what he wanted to accomplish. He never gave up once he started something. When blazing those first trails into
Being a hard worker, being resourceful, and never giving up are all qualities that make Daniel Boone a hero to me. His bravery and leadership skills are obvious qualities that others measure him by, but the qualities I admire are the same ones that I see in anonymous heroes today. I am inspired by Daniel Boone's accomplishments and patriotic heroism, but I most admire his work ethic, his resourcefulness, and his determination. I am proud that I am blood related to such a hero as Daniel Boone, as we are 6th cousins (7x removed) and share a common great grandfather.
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