A Companion for Owls

The narrative poems vividly portray the life of frontiersman Daniel Boone, intertwining themes of beauty and struggle in early America. Readers experience Boone's journey through war and wilderness, witnessing the nation's birth alongside the rich landscapes and wildlife. The collection delves into personal loss as Boone faces the deaths of his brother and wife, while also exploring the profound friendship he forms with a slave named Derry, highlighting resilience and human connection in a transformative era.