An Autobiography of Davy Crockett

by Stephen Vincent Brennan (Editor)

Based in part on Davy Crockett’s own writings, this is the true story about one of America’s most iconic historical figures. From his days as a scout for Andrew Jackson during the war of 1812, his time as a Congressman for the state of Tennessee, and his eventual death at the Alamo, Davy Crockett led a life that was admired and idealized by people all across America, to this very day. Read about the monopolist and corporate misdeeds, environmental degradation, and foreign military adventures that he experienced during his amazing life. Illustrated with drawings and photos, discover the rich history—part myth and part fact—behind this great American man.

Genres: History, Biography, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

First published October 10, 2011

About the author

Stephen Brennan is the co-author of The Adventurous Boy's Handbook and The Adventurous Girl's Handbook, and editor of The Best Pirate Stories Ever Told and The Best Sailing Stories Ever Told. He has worked as a circus clown, teacher, cabaret artist, actor, director, shepherd, and playwright. He lives in New York City and Woodstock, New York.

Reviews

[BigHeadWalt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enlightening collection of David Crockett (he never went by Davy according to biographies I've read) electioneering pamphlets often made mention of in other books of the era.
Entertaining tales of the fronteir and politics in the early 1800's; a little disheartening that his family gets so little attention in these self told tales.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was interested to read that he hunted whether he needed the meat. In one year he killed 145 bears. He didn't seem to be much of a legislator. He missed many votes in the legislature. To get elected he bought voters liquor. He always had an excuse as to why he lost an election. Parts are boring, especially his trip to Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts.

[Adam Bloch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting autobiographical information about Davy Crockett. This is an edited collection of several of Crockett's works about himself. It seems like as long as you were one of his friends, it would have been fun, but I get the feeling that if you disagreed with him and/or wanted to truly be close to him, it was a miserable affair.

[Jacob Wayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic autobiography. Sometimes it was unclear what he was saying, he'd get lost in story and not explain names or pronouns - is he talking about an organization? His stories of living in the woods were incredible and the things he did out there - it's no wonder he is a legend. RIP Davy.

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I knew that Fess Parker and John Wayne and others played Davey Crockett. I knew he died at the Alamo and was in Congress. But I learned of his childhood, his military experience, and his political life by reading this book. Not that easy to read, but well worth it.