This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 11028336
Title: David Crockett : scout, small boy, pilgrim, mountaineer, soldier, bear-hunter, and Congressman, defender of the Alamo
Note: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Donald Cummings, from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.
Summary: "David Crockett: Scout, Small Boy, Pilgrim, Mountaineer, Soldier, Bear-Hunter, and Congressman" by Charles Fletcher Allen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work sheds light on the life of the legendary American folk hero David Crockett, focusing on his multifaceted persona as a frontiersman, soldier, and politician. The book aims to separate myth from fact, providing a detailed exploration of Crockett's adventures and contributions, particularly to American history and culture. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Crockett's family background, noting his Irish heritage and the challenges faced by his ancestors. Born in Tennessee, the young Crockett is depicted amidst a backdrop of frontier life, filled with struggles against Native American raids and the wilderness. The text highlights his early experiences, such as his love for hunting and the outdoors, along with his aspirations that propell him toward a life of adventure. This section establishes Crockett's formative years in a rugged environment, setting the stage for his legendary exploits and contributions to American identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Allen, Charles Fletcher, 1849-1914
Illustrator: McKernan, Frank, 1861-1934
EBook No.: 58797
Published: Jan 31, 2019
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836
LoCC: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11028336
Title: David Crockett : scout, small boy, pilgrim, mountaineer, soldier, bear-hunter, and Congressman, defender of the Alamo
Note: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Donald Cummings, from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.
Summary: "David Crockett: Scout, Small Boy, Pilgrim, Mountaineer, Soldier, Bear-Hunter, and Congressman" by Charles Fletcher Allen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work sheds light on the life of the legendary American folk hero David Crockett, focusing on his multifaceted persona as a frontiersman, soldier, and politician. The book aims to separate myth from fact, providing a detailed exploration of Crockett's adventures and contributions, particularly to American history and culture. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Crockett's family background, noting his Irish heritage and the challenges faced by his ancestors. Born in Tennessee, the young Crockett is depicted amidst a backdrop of frontier life, filled with struggles against Native American raids and the wilderness. The text highlights his early experiences, such as his love for hunting and the outdoors, along with his aspirations that propell him toward a life of adventure. This section establishes Crockett's formative years in a rugged environment, setting the stage for his legendary exploits and contributions to American identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Allen, Charles Fletcher, 1849-1914
Illustrator: McKernan, Frank, 1861-1934
EBook No.: 58797
Published: Jan 31, 2019
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836
LoCC: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.