Description
About the Author
Robert Morgan is the bestselling author of numerous works of fiction-including the Oprah Book Club selection Gap Creek-and non-fiction, and is also an established poet with fourteen collections to his credit. Born in Hendersonville, NC, he teaches at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, where he is Kappa Alpha Professor of English.
Reviews
"Many historical figures are more interesting in reality than in myth. Daniel Boone was one of them....Morgan portrays Boone in lively prose....Morgan is a trustworthy, up-to-date authority.... Boone comes fully alive in his pages." - Publishers Weekly" Morgan steps away from historical fiction to provide a beautifully written biography of American scout Daniel Boone....Strongly recommended." - Library Journal starred review "This outstanding biography will be ideal for general readers." Booklist"
Awards
Commended for Spur Awards (Nonfiction-Biography) 2008.
Book Information
ISBN 9781565126152
Author Robert Morgan
Format Paperback
Page Count 538
Imprint Algonquin Books
Publisher Workman Publishing
Weight(grams) 620g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm * 34mm