Download or read book Who Was Davy Crockett written by Gail Herman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-10-03 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend. He is said to have killed his first bear when he was three years old. His smile alone killed another, and he skinned a bear by forcing him to run between two trees. 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.
Download or read book King of the Wild Frontier written by Davy Crockett and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2010-06-17 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-reading autobiography of bear hunting and Indian fighting — written in 1834, two years before Crockett met his fate at the Alamo — popularized tall tales of the frontier.
Download or read book Davy Crockett written by Stephen Krensky and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers young readers a look at the facts, fables, and myths surrounding this celebrated character of American history who became famous for his courage and fearlessness as a soldier during the battle at the Alamo. Simultaneous.
Download or read book A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett of the State of Tennessee written by Davy Crockett and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even as a pup, Davy Crockett "always delighted to be in the very thickest of danger." In his own inimitable style, he describes his earliest days in Tennessee, his two marriages, his career as an Indian fighter, his bear hunts, and his electioneering. His reputation as a b'ar hunter (he killed 105 in one season) sent him to Congress, and he was voted in and out as the price of cotton (and his relations with the Jacksonians) rose and fell. In 1834, when this autobiography appeared, Davy Crockett was already a folk hero with an eye on the White House. But a year later he would lose his seat in Congress and turn toward Texas and, ultimately, the Alamo.
Download or read book Davy Crockett from A to Z written by William R. Chemerka and published by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-08-29 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Davy Crockett's life on the frontier, accomplishments as a soldier, and career as a politician are expertly detailed through the letters of the alphabet. In entries such as A is for Alamo; K is for Benjamin Kitchen, Crockett's first schoolmaster; and B is for Betsy, the name of his famous rifle, Crockett comes to life in this biography for young readers. Complete with a timeline of important events in Crockett's life and vibrant illustrations, this read is a must for young students of the legendary man.
Download or read book The Accidental Fame and Lack of Fortune of West Tennessee s David Crockett written by R. Scott Williams and published by . This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the thrilling journey of West Tennessee's David Crockett as he rises from frontier to fame to international icon. Using his wits, sense of humor, and common sense, David Crockett rose from the West Tennessee frontier during the divisive Jacksonian Era to become the first American celebrity. Early newspaper editors quickly found that his name and exploits-often exaggerated-led to increased sales, while the first biography about his life, printed while he was still living, became an instant bestseller. He even brokered some of the first licensing deals that reproduced his image and signature on prints and made them available to his fans. Talented men and women who were creating the American arts from scratch found in Crockett a muse who reflected how many in the country wanted to see themselves. They put him in books, plays, songs, and poems. Then, Americans made him a superhero. And there was substance to his style. As a member of Congress, he had a front-row seat as second and third generations of Americans took the torch of Democracy from the country's founding fathers and mothers and struggled to keep it burning. His list of friends and enemies was long and included notables like Andrew Jackson, Sam Houston, Henry Clay, and James K. Polk. As with celebrities who would come later like James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis Presley, Crockett's tragic death would occur too early and fuel his transition from celebrity to icon. Decades later, Walt Disney introduced his own version of "Davy" and ignited a licensed product phenomenon unlike anything that had ever been seen before and rarely since. In The Accidental Fame and Lack of Fortune of West Tennessee's David Crockett, R. Scott Williams uncovers what propelled this meteoric rise from frontier to fame, while also examining the birth of Tennessee during one of the most fascinating periods in American history.
Download or read book David Crockett written by Michael Wallis and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-05-16 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Davy Crockett Saves the World written by Rosalyn Schanzer and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2001-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What will happen when the great Davy Crockett comes head to head with Halley's Comet? It's the biggest fiercest ball of fire ire that EVER lit up the heavens! (And why does Davy Crockett wear a coonskin cap anyway?) Rosalyn Schanzer peppers her telling with flavorful exaggerations, flamboyantly regaling readers with a larger-than-life drama played out in pictures bursting with color, humor, action, and detail. Listen to Daniel Pinkwater read, DAVY CROCKETT on Weekend Edition!
Download or read book Davy Crockett at the Alamo written by Justine Korman and published by Random House Disney. This book was released on 1991-10 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Davy Crockett heads to Texas to help the courageous settlers at the Alamo battle Santa Anna and the Mexican soldiers.
Download or read book American Tall Tales written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-08-28 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect addition to every family’s home library and just right for sharing aloud, American Tall Tales introduces readers to America’s first folk heroes in nine wildly exaggerated and downright funny stories. Here are Paul Bunyan, that king-sized lumberjack who could fell “ten white pines with a single swing”; John Henry, with his mighty hammer; Mose, old New York’s biggest, bravest fireman; Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, who could “outgrin, outsnort, outrun, outlift, outsneeze, outsleep, outlie any varmint”; and other uniquely American characters, together in one superb collection. In the tradition of the original nineteenth-century storytellers, Mary Pope Osborne compiles, edits, and adds her own two cents’ worth—and also supplies fascinating historical headnotes. Michael McCurdy’s robust colored wood engravings recall an earlier time, perfectly capturing all the vitality of the men and women who carved a new country out of the North American wilderness.
Download or read book Born on a Mountaintop written by Bob Thompson and published by Crown. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pioneer. Congressman. Martyr of the Alamo. King of the Wild Frontier. As with all great legends, Davy Crockett's has been retold many times. Over the years, he has been repeatedly reinvented by historians and popular storytellers. In Born on a Mountaintop, Bob Thompson combines the stories of the real hero and his Disney-enhanced afterlife as he delves deep into our love for an American icon. In the road-trip tradition of Sarah Vowell and Tony Horwitz, Thompson follows Crockett's footsteps from his birthplace in east Tennessee to Washington, where he served three terms in Congress, and on to Texas and the gates of the Alamo, seeking out those who know, love, and are still willing to fight over Davy's life and legacy. Born on a Mountaintop is more than just a bold new biography of one of the great American heroes. Thompson's rich mix of scholarship, reportage, humor, and exploration of modern Crockett landscapes bring Davy Crockett's impact on the American imagination vividly to life.
Download or read book Crockett of Tennessee written by Cameron Judd and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the Spur Award: The thrilling adventures of an American icon come alive in this vivid and authentic retelling of his remarkable story From humble beginnings in rural Tennessee to his heroic death defending the Alamo, frontiersman, adventurer, and politician David “Davy” Crockett embodies the spirit and ideals of the national character. Even during his lifetime, tales of the sharpshooting, skilled woodsman were—to his delight—told, retold, and elaborated on. As a US congressman, the former Creek War militiaman steadfastly opposed President Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Act. As a soldier, he made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for an independent Texas. Nearly two centuries after his untimely demise, he remains a legendary figure in American lore. In this fictional account of Crockett’s life, author Cameron Judd offers a nuanced portrait of the man behind the myth. He depicts Crockett’s triumphs as a hunter, cattle drover, warrior, and legislator in riveting detail and poignantly illustrates his subject’s hardscrabble youth and complicated relationship with his father. Meticulously researched and rich in vibrant action, Crockett of Tennessee captures the charisma, ambition, and bravery of the man known as the “King of the Wild Frontier.”
Download or read book Davy Crockett written by and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2004 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Davy Crockett (1786-1836) was a real man who became a legend even during his own lifetime. He was known for his entertaining public speeches that exaggerated truth and invented events -- tall tales, if you will. Many of Crockett's tales were written in two books: Sketches and Eccentricities of Col. David Crockett, of West Tennessee (1833) and A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett (1834). Both books brought Davy widespread fame. In 1835, Davy Crockett's Almanack was published. A series of other almanacs followed. They were instantly successful, and their popularity only soared after Davy's death while fighting at the Alamo in the Texas Revolution. Look inside to enjoy the retelling of Davy Crockett's wild adventures. You'll also discover a wonderful recipe for Tennessee Grits, a glossary, and places to find more information. Book jacket.
Download or read book Davy Crockett written by Janet Benge and published by Heroes of History. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of America's best-known folk heroes, Crockett served as a frontiersman, a scout, a soldier and a politician in the U.S. Congress. He died defending the Alamo, a steadfast citizen and heroic leader to the very end.
Download or read book Davy Crockett written by Laurence Santrey and published by Troll Communications. This book was released on 1996-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the childhood of Davy Crockett, pioneer and patriot.
Download or read book Davy Crockett and the Pirates at Cave in Rock written by A. L. Singer and published by Random House Disney. This book was released on 1991 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Davy Crockett and his friends must put an end to the Mason gang once and for all before a full-scale war breaks loose.
Download or read book Davy Crockett written by Emma E. Haldy and published by My Early Library: My Itty-Bitt. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Statement of responsiblity taken from title page verso.
