Pioneers of the Wilderness and the Panther Myres
The article profiles rugged frontier figures led by Daniel Boone and Old Myres known as the Panther. It recounts Myres four deep wilderness campaigns across four states and a fifth camp by the Illinois River, his Indian ties and prowess with rifle and bow, and a famed encounter where the Panther defended his stronghold against advancing civilization with native allies.
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Apusta
Hardihood
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
Napoleon
Union
Panther Hero of Illinois and Black Hawk War
An account tells how Myres, known as the Panther, battled a panther and survived after severe wounds. He later led vigil against Indians, and during the Black Hawk War avenged his kin by killing a chief, alarming the Iroquois camp, and declaring vengeance on the surrounding band. His deeds elevated him among settlers and Native people alike.
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Myron
Bald “Myres
Ahd
Myrea
Tee Lee
Myres
Myros
Ifo
Panther
Illinois River
la Salle
Pres
Reid
Jay
dusUing
Wie
Cdun
Solomon
Saya
von Wel. Stewart
Jen
Brookfield
Maas
J. W. Davidson
Monmouth
Enys
G. Wallis
Hlougosinys
Benjamin Lodg
Seventh Avenue
New York
Frysipelgs
Helen of Black
Waaltams
Plewenaville
Alasaya
Edward Walcott
Wilson
Betsey Smith
J. W. Hone
Barah J. Brown
Anya Tier
G. J. Wood & CO
Market Street
Bains Louis
Broadway
New, York
United
Tates Ong Canads
Etre
Atle Sirecet
Old Panther Leaves for Missouri After Farewell
An elderly hunter known as the Panther departs his cabin with his head of panther tied to his knapsack. He plans to travel to the far side of Missouri, while the neighbor and caretaker grant him leave and a final grand yell. The parting ends with a blessing of bountiful land and prosperity.
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Jon
Vciots
Missouri
Father Myros
Myreg
Myres
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