A biography of the legendary frontiersman, soldier and martyr examines his life--from hunting bears in the unspoiled countryside to helping defend the Alamo--and aims to dispel long-held myths.
David "Davy" Crockett was the most famous frontiersman to come out of the 19th century. John Abbott published this complete biography of Crockett in 1874 in which he discusses his...
Presents the frontiersman's autobiography which provides insight into the language, events, and characteristics of that period in American history.
Memphis, TN: Hite, Crumpton 8c Kelly, Printers, 1873. Derby, C. Fpfty Years Among Authors, Books and Puhlishers. Chicago: People's Publishing Company, 1884. Harrison, Lowell H., “David Crockett,” American History Illus— truted, ...
Now, American Legend debunks the tall tales to reveal the fascinating truth of Crockett’s hardscrabble childhood, his near-death experiences, his unlikely rise to Congress, and the controversial last stand at the Alamo that mythologized ...
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David "Davy" Crockett (August 17, 1786 - March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician.
David "Davy" Crockett (August 17, 1786 - March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician.
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Fact or fiction? Find out the real story of this folk hero, who did love to hunt bears, served as a congressman for Tennessee, and fought and died at the Alamo.
The Autobiography of David Crockett