Ep 16. The First Stone

Daniel Boone season 1 episode 16, titled "The First Stone," follows Boone and his companions as they encounter a group of settlers who have taken over a Shawnee village. The settlers are led by a man named John Harriman, who claims to have purchased the land from the Shawnees. However, Boone and his friends soon discover that the Shawnees were forced to sell their land under duress.

The episode starts with Boone and his friends coming across the abandoned Shawnee village. As they explore the area, they come across a group of settlers led by John Harriman. Harriman tells Boone that he has purchased the land from the Shawnees and has the legal right to settle there. However, Boone is skeptical and decides to investigate the matter further.

Boone and his friends speak to a Shawnee woman named White Fawn, who tells them that her people were forced to sell their land to Harriman and his men. She explains that the Shawnees were outnumbered and outgunned and had no choice but to agree to the sale. Boone realizes that the sale was not legitimate and decides to confront Harriman.

Boone and his friends meet with Harriman and offer to buy the land from him on behalf of the Shawnees. However, Harriman refuses to sell and warns Boone to stay out of his affairs. This sets off a chain of events that leads to a violent showdown between Harriman's men and Boone's group.

As the conflict reaches a boiling point, Boone and his friends must decide whether to fight back or flee from the area. Eventually, they come up with a plan to resolve the issue peacefully.

Overall, "The First Stone" is an engaging episode that highlights the conflicts between settlers and Native Americans during the early days of American colonization. The episode also showcases the resourcefulness and determination of Daniel Boone, who uses his skills as a tracker and diplomat to resolve the conflict peacefully.