Davy Crockett
The Library of American Lives and Times
The famous "coonskin" politician was always more than the self-promoted backwoods Everyman. An astute and agile leader, Crockett would come of age during the Creek Wars, and die a hero at the battle of the Alamo in Texas. Today we can distinguish between the legend and the history of Davy Crockett, as we survey the facts of his life and the fantasies of more than a century of stories told in songs, films, and books.
* Reviews *
Book Review--"Very good especially if using a biography unit. About the right length. Good readability."--Lincoln Public Schools (Lincoln, NE)I
Book Review--
"itt is more than a biography and describes the growth of the wild frontier and also politics in the growing nation.- Marilyn Condon, Rose Hill JHS, LWSD
Series Review--
"Stunning reproduction and photos provide a clear sense of the times and settings. These attractive titles serve not only as quality report sources but also as a general interest titles."
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