| Author |
Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836 |
| Title |
A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, of the State of Tennessee.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dianna Adair, allspice and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, of the State of Tennessee" by Crockett is an autobiographical historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative explores the life and experiences of David Crockett, a frontiersman and folk hero, focusing on his upbringing, adventures, and reflections on his identity and the injustices he faced. The opening of this narrative presents David Crockett's determination to tell his own story in response to misrepresentations of his life, declaring his aim for justice rather than fame. He reflects on his family's background, including his father's role in the Revolutionary War and their settlement in Tennessee amid dangerous conditions posed by Native American tribes. Crockett introduces early memories from his childhood, sharing anecdotes that showcase not only his youthful mischief but also the hardships of frontier life, setting the stage for the later tales of his adventures and the man he would become. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F396: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley
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| Subject |
Tennessee -- History
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| Subject |
Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836
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| Subject |
Legislators -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Creek War, 1813-1814
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| Subject |
United States. Congress. House -- Biography
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| Subject |
Pioneers -- Tennessee -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37925 |
| Release Date |
Nov 5, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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