The Story Of David Crockett (1922)

By Jane Corby

Book Overview

The Story of David Crockett is a biographical book written by Jane Corby in 1922. The book chronicles the life of David Crockett, a legendary American frontiersman, soldier, and politician who lived in the 19th century. The book follows Crockett's life from his humble beginnings in Tennessee, where he grew up in poverty and had to work hard to support his family, to his rise to fame as a skilled hunter and outdoorsman. The book also covers Crockett's time as a soldier, where he fought in the Creek War and the Texas Revolution, and his eventual entry into politics, where he served as a congressman and became known for his folksy, down-to-earth mannerisms. Corby's writing style is engaging and informative, and she incorporates primary sources and historical documents to provide a comprehensive and accurate portrayal of Crockett's life. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in American history, the frontier, or the life of David Crockett himself. Overall, The Story of David Crockett is an inspiring tale of perseverance, courage, and determination in the face of adversity.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112074640X
• ISBN13: 9781120746405
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"