Based in part on Davy Crockett’s own writings, this is the true story about one of America’s most iconic historical figures. From his days as a scout for Andrew Jackson during the war of 1812, his time as a Congressman for the state of Tennessee, and his eventual death at the Alamo, Davy Crockett led a life that was admired and idealized by people all across America, to this very day. Read about the monopolist and corporate misdeeds, environmental degradation, and foreign military adventures that he experienced during his amazing life. Illustrated with drawings and photos, discover the rich historypart myth and part factbehind this great American man.
Format: Hardback
CONTRIBUTORS: Stephen Brennan
EAN: 9781616084004
COUNTRY: United States
PAGES: 224
WEIGHT: 369 g
HEIGHT: 229 mm
PUBLISHED BY: Skyhorse Publishing
DATE PUBLISHED: 2011-10-27
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GENRE: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Indigenous, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX), SOCIAL SCIENCE / Native American Studies
WIDTH: 152 mm
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Book Themes:
History of the Americas, History of the Americas: pre-Columbian period
Stephen Brennan is an editor, teacher, and playwright. He is the editor of The Gigantic Book of Sailing Stories, The Gigantic Book of Pirate Stories, and Classic Adventure Stories.