Sketches of Intriguing People – and the Curious Events They Suffered While Living in the Wilderness of the Northwest
In 1787 the Northwest Territory was opened for settlement. It was as exciting a time as one could imagine, and volatile as well. With great anticipation, as well as extraordinary courage and resolve, citizens of the new United States ventured from the civilized communities established along the Atlantic, into the expansive wilderness lying beyond the Appalachians. These individuals were in possession of an indomitable spirit that had gotten them through a revolution and now guided them into the unknown; an inherent American spirit that is still recognizable today. Likewise, the Native Americans who already inhabited the land were instinctively driven to defend it and in the process faced internal struggles of their own.
This book blows the dust off of their stories; most long forgotten and some rarely ever told. Through sketches, created with words rather than charcoal, intriguing episodes of their lives are retold, often in their own words. As you read excerpts from diaries, letters, and newspapers of the day, you'll be given a rare and raw glimpse into some of the most daring lives lived on the frontier. Be careful, for their emotions may momentarily become yours.
Some of the tales are thrilling, others curious, and a few are even light-hearted, but all are true. So come on! The United States of America has just been born! Hazard a trip over the mountains and stake your claim to adventure alongside some rugged, historic, and often heroic Americans, new and native.
About Frank Kuron (Toledo, Ohio Author)
Frank Kuron is a lifelong resident of Toledo, Ohio. He had a career as a copywriter and graphic designer for 40 years and has been an early American history enthusiast even longer. His wife Debra shares his interests in history and they frequently appear at re-enactment festivals across the Midwest.
Frank authored his first book titled, "Thus Fell Tecumseh" in 2011. Celebrating the 200th anniversary years of the War of 1812, he wrote guest history columns for the former Toledo Free Press newspaper from 2012-14. His second book, "Sketches of Intriguing People..." was published in March 2020.
Frank is an acknowledged authority on frontier life in early America and is noted for writing in a conversational style that comfortably engages the reader. Both books have been acclaimed for their detail and readability. Frank has been seen on C-Span BookTV and regularly gives presentations to history-oriented organizations at various venues in the former Northwest Territory.
