Life of David Crockett,
the original humorist and irrepressible backwoodsman, comprising his early history; his bear hunting and other adventures, his services in the Creek war; his electioneering speeches and career in Congress; with his triumphal tour through the northern states and services in the Texan war. To which is added, an account of his glorious death at the Alamo while fighting in defence of Texan independence.

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Main Author

Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836.

Language(s)

English

Published

Philadelphia, Porter & Coates [c1865]

Subjects

Crockett, Davy, > Crockett, Davy, / 1786-1836.
Creek War, 1813-1814.
Texas > Texas / History > Texas / History / Revolution, 1835-1836.
United States > United States / Description and travel.
Tennessee > Tennessee / History.

Note

Added t.p., illustrated.
First XVII chapters are edited separately under title: A narrative of the life of David Crockett, Philadelphia, 1834.
With exception of first three and last paragraphs pages 239-405 are a reproduction of "Col. Crockett's exploits and adventures in Texas ... Written by himself." Philadelphia, T.K. and P.G. Collins, 1836. This was finished by Charles T. Beale and ed. by Alex. J. Dumas.
Author's pref. signed: David Crockett.
Illustrated half-title: Life of Colonel Davy Crockett.

Physical Description

2 p. l., 3-405 p. illus. 20 cm.

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