Publication

2009 - Penguin USA, Inc., New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

37,250 words, Guess

Page Count

149 pages

Physical Format

Electronic resource

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139781440680786
  • ISBN-139781440684425
  • ISBN-139781440683510
  • ISBN-101440680787
  • ISBN-101440684421
and 3 more
  • ISBN-101440683514
  • OverDrive61154855-8DA6-4686-A46D-AEB769C6A4E6
  • Open LibraryOL24266057M

Classifications

  • LCCF436 .C96136 2003
  • DDC976.4/03

Description

David "Davy" Crockett (1786–1836) was born in Tennessee, fought alongside Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812, and later served three terms in the House of Representatives before heading to Texas, where he died defending the Alamo. Col. Crockett's Exploits and Adventures in Texas, first published after Crockett's death and disingenuously attributed to him, was written by Richard Penn Smith as a narrative that promoted a sanitized account of the Alamo as a heroic effort by Americans to stem the Mexican "invasion" of Texas. The story, which was a huge success in its day, created a myth of the battle that pervaded the collective American memory for more than 150 years and reinforced the image of Davy Crockett as the "King of the Frontier."

Subjects

Other Editions

  • On to the AlamoElectronic resourcePenguin USA, Inc.2009

Similar Books

Reader Reviews

No reviews yet for this book.

Be the first to share your thoughts!