Narrative of the Life of David Crockett Of the State of Tennessee by David Crock
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Narrative of the Life of David Crockett Of the State of Tennessee by David Crock. The narrative also serves as a defense of his political career and an attempt to counteract exaggerated myths about his persona.Crockett begins his narrative by describing his humble origins. Born in 1786 in East Tennessee, he grew up in poverty and had limited formal education. Narrative of the Life of David Crockett Of the State of Tennessee by David Crockett Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, of the State of Tennessee, published in 1834, is an autobiography by the famous American frontiersman, politician, and folk hero, David "Davy" Crockett. In this memoir, Crockett recounts his early life, adventures, and rise to political prominence, offering a firsthand glimpse into the life of one of America's iconic figures. The narrative also serves as a defense of his political career and an attempt to counteract exaggerated myths about his persona.Crockett begins his narrative by describing his humble origins. Born in 1786 in East Tennessee, he grew up in poverty and had limited formal education. He shares stories of his youth, including his experiences as a hunter, woodsman, and occasional wanderer. Crockett's early adventures in the wilderness shaped his character and survival skills, which would later become central to his legendary status.Crockett discusses his role in the Creek War (1813-1814), where he served under General Andrew Jackson. His participation in battles, including those against the Creek Nation, gave him firsthand experience in warfare and earned him a reputation for bravery.Throughout the narrative, Crockett also touches on his family life. He married twice, first to Polly Finley, with whom he had children before her death, and later to Elizabeth Patton. He faced various personal struggles, including the loss of his first wife and financial difficulties, which he overcame through hard work and perseverance. One of the key focuses of the book is Crockett's rise to political power. He describes how he was elected to the Tennessee state legislature and, later, to the U.S. Congress as a representative of Tennessee. In Congress, Crockett was known for his strong opposition to President Andrew Jackson's policies, particularly the Indian Removal Act, which he viewed as unjust to Native American populations. His stance against Jackson eventually led to political conflicts and his loss in re-election.A large portion of the narrative is Crockett's defense of his political career and personal integrity. He wanted to correct the misconceptions and exaggerations that had arisen about his life. The autobiography emphasizes that Crockett was not just the caricature of the rough, uneducated frontiersman that popular culture had made him out to be, but also a man of principle, wit, and independence. Details ISBN-13 9798890968869 Title Narrative of the Life of David Crockett Of the State of Tennessee Author David Crockett Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 334 Publisher Lushena Books GEItemID:168659855; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
