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Davy Crockett Speaks: A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett in His Own Words With Illustrations, Annotated
The subject of stage plays, books, movies and one of the most popular television series of all time (with a theme song that millions of Americans can instantly sing along with from the very first word), he really was the King of the Wild Frontier. And he was so much more.
Davy Crockett remains one of the most iconic Americans of any era. But who was Davy Crockett, really? To answer that question we go straight to the source. The man we call Davy was known in his time as David and even before his final adventures the legend was already overshadowing the man. So Crockett decided to set the record straight by telling his own story, in his own words.
A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett of Tennessee takes us back to the beginning of the story with Crockett's parents. He shares his adventures in growing up, leaving home, hunting bear, courting ladies, building and losing business ventures, serving under Andrew Jackson in war and opposing President Jackson's policies in Washington, D.C.
Many of the words and references in the autobiography would have been easily understood by readers of the time but may be unfamiliar to modern day readers so, for Davy Crockett Speaks, we have created a glossary that goes beyond definitions and provides some context, allowing you to understand not only what Crockett is saying but why he is saying it. These notes are available on most reading devices by tapping the number next to the word or phrase.
Davy Crockett remains one of the most iconic Americans of any era. But who was Davy Crockett, really? To answer that question we go straight to the source. The man we call Davy was known in his time as David and even before his final adventures the legend was already overshadowing the man. So Crockett decided to set the record straight by telling his own story, in his own words.
A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett of Tennessee takes us back to the beginning of the story with Crockett's parents. He shares his adventures in growing up, leaving home, hunting bear, courting ladies, building and losing business ventures, serving under Andrew Jackson in war and opposing President Jackson's policies in Washington, D.C.
Many of the words and references in the autobiography would have been easily understood by readers of the time but may be unfamiliar to modern day readers so, for Davy Crockett Speaks, we have created a glossary that goes beyond definitions and provides some context, allowing you to understand not only what Crockett is saying but why he is saying it. These notes are available on most reading devices by tapping the number next to the word or phrase.
161 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2023
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Colonel David Stern Crockett was a celebrated 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier and politician; referred to in popular culture as Davy Crockett and often by the popular title "King of the Wild Frontier." He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives, served in the Texas Revolution, and died at the Battle of the Alamo. His nickname was the stuff of legend, but in life he shunned the title "Davy" and referred to himself exclusively as "David".
Colonel David Stern Crockett was a celebrated 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier and politician; referred to in popular culture as Davy Crockett and often by the popular title "King of the Wild Frontier." He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives, served in the Texas Revolution, and died at the Battle of the Alamo. His nickname was the stuff of legend, but in life he shunned the title "Davy" and referred to himself exclusively as "David".
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May 1, 2024
I enjoyed reading this book. I was hoping for a little more about his congress experience . He seemed genuine in his recollection.
March 16, 2025
I was hoping for more about his life. Not how many bears he killed.
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