Colonel Crockett's Exploits And Adventures In Texas

By David Crockett and Richard Penn Smith

Book Overview

Colonel Crockett�������s Exploits And Adventures In Texas is a memoir written by David Crockett, an American folk hero and politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1827 to 1835. The book recounts Crockett's experiences during his time in Texas, where he fought in the Texas Revolution against Mexico and ultimately lost his life at the Battle of the Alamo.The memoir is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Crockett's life in Texas, including his arrival in the territory, his encounters with Native American tribes, his involvement in the Texas Revolution, and his experiences at the Alamo. Throughout the book, Crockett portrays himself as a brave and adventurous frontiersman who is committed to defending the rights of Texans against Mexican oppression.The book also includes anecdotes and stories about Crockett's life before he came to Texas, including his childhood in Tennessee and his experiences as a frontiersman and politician. These stories provide insight into Crockett's character and help to contextualize his actions in Texas.Overall, Colonel Crockett�������s Exploits And Adventures In Texas is a fascinating and engaging memoir that offers a firsthand account of one of the most important events in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Texas Revolution, American folklore, or the life of David Crockett.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436906296
• ISBN13: 9781436906296
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"