Quote by Daniel Boone

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.

We were then in a dangerous, helpless situation, exposed dai

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This quote refers to a situation in which the speaker and their group find themselves completely alone and vulnerable in a dangerous environment. They are surrounded by both savage tribes and aggressive wild animals, with no other white individuals present in the entire area. This emphasizes the perilous circumstances they face, heightening their sense of helplessness and the constant threat of death.

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