Hi James, Well said! There have been books of late that are very critical of Daniel Boone. Unfortunately, this is a trend we see too often relative to the treatment of our American icons! I think too many of our current-day "politically correct" historians are more intent on tearing down the founders and trailblazers of our country than anything else (usually, they will resort to personal smears that really have no historical significance to the individual in question). I'm sure Daniel Boone had his faults (don't we all), but I also know that he (and his family) played a pivotal role in the early history and settlement of Kentucky. It is interesting to note that some 20 years after Daniel Boone's death in Missouri, the State of Kentucky was adamant that his body be exhumed and moved to Frankfort! To give Kentucky credit, they did build a beautiful tombstone/memorial honoring a great American. Finally, I don't know about people in southwestern Virginia, but it is news to me that people in Kentucky do not think much of Daniel Boone (I believe just recently, they named another highway in KY in honor of Daniel Boone)! Thanks again for your message! David Brown [email protected] wrote: In a message dated 3/29/2006 7:29:59 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I do know that Daniel Boone didn't have a very good reputation here in southwest VA. or KY.. G. Lee Hearl Authentic Appalachian Storyteller Abingdon, Va. You seem to have come to a different conclusion then I have about the history of Daniel Boon Makes me wonder what Political Correct book you derived your conclusions of Mr Boone from? Not only did the KY. carpet braggers, steal his land, you now find it necessary to trample upon his good name. Guilty conscience? Send his body from Frankfort back to MO. We will honor his grave, his name & his role he played in the setteling of the west. He may not have worn silk underpants but he was the type of man needed. He got er gone. James M Bagby Indep. MO ==== MORANDOL Mailing List ==== Questions for the List Administrator? Send them to Leslie at [email protected]