Davy Crockett
David Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was an American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He is often referred to in popular culture as the "King of the Wild Frontier". He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives and served in the Texas Revolution.Crockett grew up in East Tennessee, where he gained a reputation for hunting and storytelling. He was made a colonel in the militia of Lawrence County, Tennessee and was elected to the Tennessee state legislature in 1821. In 1827, he was elected to the U.S. Congress where he vehemently opposed many of the policies of President Andrew Jackson, especially the Indian Removal Act. Crockett's opposition to Jackson's policies led to his defeat in the 1831 elections. He was re-elected in 1833, then narrowly lost in 1835, prompting his angry departure to Texas (then the Mexican state of Tejas) shortly thereafter. In early 1836, he took part in the Texas Revolution and died at the Battle of the Alamo. It is unclear whether he died in battle or was executed after being captured by the Mexican Army.
Crockett became famous during his lifetime for larger-than-life exploits popularized by stage plays and almanacs. After his death, he continued to be credited with acts of mythical proportion. These led in the 20th century to television and film portrayals, and he became one of the best-known American folk heroes. Provided by Wikipedia
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A narrative of the life of David Crockett of the State of Tennessee. by Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836
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Davy Crockett's own story as written by himself; the autobiography of America's great folk hero. by Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836
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Life of David Crockett : the original humorist and irrepressible backwoodsman ... an autobiography, to which is added an account of his glorious death at the Alamo while fighting i... by Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836
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A narrative of the life of David Crockett, of the state of Tennessee. by Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836
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The real story of Davy Crockett. by Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836
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Davy Crockett's almanack of wild sports in the West, life in the backwoods, & sketches of Texas.
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The Crockett almanac 1840. : Containing adventures, exploits, sprees & scrapes in the West, & life and manners in the backwoods.
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The Crockett almanacks.
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The Crockett almanac 1839. : Containing adventures, exploits, sprees & scrapes in the West, & life and manners in the backwoods.
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