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" We were then in a dangerous, helpless situation, exposed daily to perils and death amongst savages and wild beasts, not a white man in the country but ourselves. "

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" In this situation I was constantly exposed to danger and death. "

" A zeal for the defence of their country led these heroes to the scene of action, though with a few men to attack a powerful army of experienced warriors. "

" I had gained the summit of a commanding ridge, and, looking round with astonishing delight, beheld the ample plains, the beauteous tracts below. "

" Curiosity is natural to the soul of man and interesting objects have a powerful influence on our affections. "

" I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks. "

" In the decline of the day, near Kentucky river, as we ascended the brow of a small hill, a number of Indians rushed out of a thick cane-brake upon us, and made us prisoners. "

" On the fourth day of July following, a party of about two hundred Indians attacked Boonsborough, killed one man, and wounded two. "

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" In this time the enemy began to undermine our fort, which was situated sixty yards from Kentucky River. "

" Nature was here a series of wonders, and a fund of delight. "

" Soon after, I returned home to my family, with a determination to bring them as soon as possible to live in Kentucky, which I esteemed a second paradise, at the risk of my life and fortune. "

" One day I undertook a tour through the country, and the diversity and beauties of nature I met with in this charming season, expelled every gloomy and vexatious thought. "

" Most of the memorable events I have myself been exercised in; and, for the satisfaction of the public, will briefly relate the circumstances of my adventures, and scenes of life, from my first movement to this country until this day. "