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A biography of the famous frontiersman and Congressman, focusing on his childhood.

Davy Crockett battles Snag, a fierce gator, from destroying steamers along the Mississippi River.

Traces the author's visits to key areas in the life of Davy Crockett, including the legendary frontiersman's Tennessee River Valley home and the Alamo site in Texas, exploring Crockett's true life and enduring cultural influence.

A biography of the legendary frontiersman, soldier, and martyr examines his life--from hunting bears in the unspoiled countryside to helping defend the Alamo--and aims to dispel long-held myths.

The massacre at Fort Mims is what spurred young Davy Crockett to leave his family and become a volunteer scout in the military campaign between American militias and the Creek Indians. It was while serving in this capacity that Crockett earned his reputation as a first-rate scout, which added to his already established reputation as a crack shot. Like many volunteers serving in militias, Crockett also had to concern himself with protecting his wife,...

Explores the life of Davy Crockett, including his childhood on the frontier, his time as a scout and soldier, his political career, and his last heroic moments defending the Alamo.