About this title: Perhaps no other figure in American history is more shrouded in myth and legend than David ("Davy") Crockett, the Tennessee frontiersman whose death at the Alamo in 1836 ensured his place in the Valhalla of American heroes. Crockett himself was responsible for much of the folklore about his life. A gregarious, fun-loving man, he was more than capable of spinning tall tales over a "horn" of liquor. The truth of his life, as William Groneman emphasizes in this book, was far more fascinating than the myth. David Crockett was a true self-made man who left home at the age of twelve. His ...
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Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. 207 p. American Heroes (Forge). Audience: General/trade. LIMITED EDITION-ADVANCE READER EDITION-UNREVISED COPY. New Book! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Forge 2005
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780765310675ISBN:0765310678
Description: ISBN 0765310678. Hardback. Later Printing. Very Good to Near Fine condition book in a Very Good to Near Fine condition dustjacket, with slight shelfwear to cover and jacket edges. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. read more
Binding: book Softcover
Publisher: Forge
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780765310682ISBN:0765310686
Description: Brand New. Brand new. Never read or owned. May have a remainder mark. 207 pages. 7.50 x 4.50 x 0.80 in. 5.6 oz. Series: American Heroes Series. read more
Binding: book Hardcover
Publisher: Forge
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780765310675ISBN:0765310678
Description: Brand New. Brand new. Never read or owned. May have a remainder mark. 207 pages. 7.80 x 5.30 x 0.80 in. 10.2 oz. Series: American Heroes Series. A behind-the-myth analysis of the American historical icon describes his hunting and exploring adventures, service under Andrew Jackson, political rise to Congress, and heroic defense of the Alamo in 1836, where he met his death. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Forge Books
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780765310682ISBN:0765310686
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Forge Books
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780765310682ISBN:0765310686
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Forge
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780765310675ISBN:0765310678
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Forge
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780765310675ISBN:0765310678
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Description: Very Good. Previously read with moderate shelf wear. No underlining or margin notes present. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: FORGE
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780765310682ISBN:0765310686
Description: New. Perhaps no other figure in American history is more shrouded in myth and legend than David ("Davy") Crockett, the Tennessee frontiersman whose death at the Alamo in 1836 insured his place in the Valhalla of American heroes. A gregarious, fun-loving ma... read more
"(Audio-book) After immersing myself in England for awhile, I decided to listen to a book about the American frontier. This book fit the bill. I enjoyed the style of the writer and the subject. I doubt that I would have personally liked Davy Crockett; he was a heavy drinker and an incessant roamer, leaving his family often for his own whims. I had forgotten that he was an US Congressman. I wouldn't have liked him there either because he was ineffectual and mean-spirited. When he became angry at someone he wouldn't vote for that person's legislation even if it was good and beneficial for his constituents. But he was an interesting person to read about. He was definately an important part of frontier life at the time and was physically strong, mostly happy-go-lucky and very courageous. I think Groneman did a good job of sorting through the many things written about Davy Crockett and putting it together in an easy to read format."
"This was an excellent dive back into the world of frontier biographies. As a boy, I used to read all the biographies I could get my hands on. This is an excellent round up of his life and a great foray into the oft overlooked three terms he spent in Congress. The only thing that really kept this book from its fifth star is the fact that the proofreading is so poor. There were too many places where I had to stop and figure out what was going on because of a misplaced or missing piece of punctuation."
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