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The Story of Davy Crockett
Library of Congress No. 52-11067
A brief sketch of some of the highlights of Davy Crockett's life. Written for youth.
A brief sketch of some of the highlights of Davy Crockett's life. Written for youth.
178 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1952
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September 28, 2023
It is a story full of twists and humor for the whole family. It's always so fun for the kids.
October 14, 2021
Este é um dos livros que marcaram a minha adolescência. Recordo-me de deliciar-me com as aventuras, e pensar como era possível um homem ter tido todas aquelas experiências. Via-o como "Robin Hood" sempre disposto a arriscar-se em nome da justiça.
Muitos anos depois dessa primeira leitura, a sensação continua a mesma. Regresso a esta biografia romanceada pela sensação de conforto e de aventura que ela confere.
Muitos anos depois dessa primeira leitura, a sensação continua a mesma. Regresso a esta biografia romanceada pela sensação de conforto e de aventura que ela confere.
February 12, 2022
Uma narrativa fascinante sobre uma herói americano, a lembrar os colonos, peregrinos, uma casa na pradaria, filmes de índios e cowboys, um excelente livro para jovens.
Uma leitura muito limpa, um livro que se lê de rajada. Um livro que me encontrou hoje, numa altura em que estava no numa ressaca.
Uma leitura muito limpa, um livro que se lê de rajada. Um livro que me encontrou hoje, numa altura em que estava no numa ressaca.
November 3, 2022
My 5 and 8 year olds really enjoyed it and were so bummed when it ended.
February 19, 2009
I like this book more than the Daniel Boone book because he actualy did something worth writing about! =)
He was very brave when fighting in Texas and he stood up for what he believed in and was a congressman!
He was very brave when fighting in Texas and he stood up for what he believed in and was a congressman!
March 14, 2011
I've always wanted to learn more about Davy. It was sad to learn that he would rather run away from home than face the punishment from his father for skipping school. This book could inspire a lot of discussion about duties of children to parents and how parents should treat children.
August 23, 2011
The kids loved this story!
July 30, 2012
Awesome book, loved it.
November 19, 2013
i love it!!!!!!!!
March 9, 2022
Mais interessante do que qualquer livro de Pedro Chagas Freitas; menos divertido que qualquer livro dos Cinco.
August 21, 2025
(4.25 ⭐️)
A book that is self-explained in the title: David Crockett, from his boyhood full of mischief and wonder to his later struggles as a frontiersman, soldier, and politician.
The early chapters of his childhood flew by, but they were magical. They captured a simpler time of running through woods and meadows, diving into rivers, and joining in celebrations full of food and laughter. Even though these were tumultuous times, the descriptions are so vivid that I could almost feel the warmth of those summer gatherings.
David, of course, doesn’t want school—he wants freedom, music, and adventure. His stubbornness and refusal to do chores made me smile, even as I shook my head at him. Later, when he sets out on cattle drives, the tone shifts. The book really conveys the mix of exhilaration and exhaustion in his travels, along with the deep comfort of stumbling on a fire burning in an abandoned cabin after a long day.
I especially liked the episode where Davy flees from the man trying to keep him in service. He braves a snowstorm, relies on the kindness of passing friends, and somehow manages to keep moving forward. These moments show his resilience, but also how dependent he was on the people he met along the way.
Later on, the book dives into the conflicts between settlers and Native Americans, and eventually Texas’s fight for independence. What struck me most is how Davy always fought for what he believed in, even if his views shifted—first against, then for Native people, and later for Texas itself.
If I have one big complaint, it’s that the side characters aren’t really developed, and the story jumps around a lot in time. I often wished for more intermediate chapters to slow things down and give the story more depth.
Still, it’s a lively and engaging portrait of a man who was stubborn, restless, and determined to live life on his own terms.
A book that is self-explained in the title: David Crockett, from his boyhood full of mischief and wonder to his later struggles as a frontiersman, soldier, and politician.
The early chapters of his childhood flew by, but they were magical. They captured a simpler time of running through woods and meadows, diving into rivers, and joining in celebrations full of food and laughter. Even though these were tumultuous times, the descriptions are so vivid that I could almost feel the warmth of those summer gatherings.
David, of course, doesn’t want school—he wants freedom, music, and adventure. His stubbornness and refusal to do chores made me smile, even as I shook my head at him. Later, when he sets out on cattle drives, the tone shifts. The book really conveys the mix of exhilaration and exhaustion in his travels, along with the deep comfort of stumbling on a fire burning in an abandoned cabin after a long day.
I especially liked the episode where Davy flees from the man trying to keep him in service. He braves a snowstorm, relies on the kindness of passing friends, and somehow manages to keep moving forward. These moments show his resilience, but also how dependent he was on the people he met along the way.
Later on, the book dives into the conflicts between settlers and Native Americans, and eventually Texas’s fight for independence. What struck me most is how Davy always fought for what he believed in, even if his views shifted—first against, then for Native people, and later for Texas itself.
If I have one big complaint, it’s that the side characters aren’t really developed, and the story jumps around a lot in time. I often wished for more intermediate chapters to slow things down and give the story more depth.
Still, it’s a lively and engaging portrait of a man who was stubborn, restless, and determined to live life on his own terms.
April 12, 2022
Aparentemente Davy Crockett foi uma figura histórica dos EUA, um herói da guerra da independência e um espertalhaço sem limites. Este volume, pelo que percebi, trata-se de um resumo desta história real numa narrativa para a infância e juventude.
E nota-se.
A narrativa é altamente simplificada, sem nenhum elemento descritivo que nos permita imaginar onde estamos, sem nenhum elemento característico da personagem (que aqui se apresenta apenas como esperto, corajoso e trabalhador) que nos permita perceber de onde vêm as suas decisões e para onde elas vão.
A história é certamente divertida, mas altamente americanizada - como faz todo o sentido - o que fez com que talvez não a possa apreciar devidamente.
E nota-se.
A narrativa é altamente simplificada, sem nenhum elemento descritivo que nos permita imaginar onde estamos, sem nenhum elemento característico da personagem (que aqui se apresenta apenas como esperto, corajoso e trabalhador) que nos permita perceber de onde vêm as suas decisões e para onde elas vão.
A história é certamente divertida, mas altamente americanizada - como faz todo o sentido - o que fez com que talvez não a possa apreciar devidamente.
November 21, 2023
Sem saber absolutamente nada sobre Davy Crockett, posso dizer que amei este livro.
Comprei-o por estar em promoção na feira do livro e que boa compra foi.
Um livro que, como obra literária não tem nada de especial, mas que história incrível que nele é retratada.
Davy Crockett era, primeiramente, um caçador de ursos Americano. Contudo, algures na sua vida ele juntou-se à política, representando o seu Estado, Tennessee, no Congresso. Um homem conhecido pelo seu inquebrável sentido de justiça perante todas as causas, não só as que lhe interessavam, mas também as que nada tinham a ver com ele. Defendeu os Índios quando tentaram retirá-los das suas terras e lutou a derradeira batalha no Texas para ajudar esse povo a defender-se dos Mexicanos.
"Todos dão algo, alguns dão tudo."
Comprei-o por estar em promoção na feira do livro e que boa compra foi.
Um livro que, como obra literária não tem nada de especial, mas que história incrível que nele é retratada.
Davy Crockett era, primeiramente, um caçador de ursos Americano. Contudo, algures na sua vida ele juntou-se à política, representando o seu Estado, Tennessee, no Congresso. Um homem conhecido pelo seu inquebrável sentido de justiça perante todas as causas, não só as que lhe interessavam, mas também as que nada tinham a ver com ele. Defendeu os Índios quando tentaram retirá-los das suas terras e lutou a derradeira batalha no Texas para ajudar esse povo a defender-se dos Mexicanos.
"Todos dão algo, alguns dão tudo."
January 21, 2021
It reads a bit choppy but it was still interesting. Davy was a great storyteller, hunter and congressman and known for his coonskin hat. Davy’s motto was “Be always sure you’re right and then go ahead!” He was headstrong at times, and not perfect in his behavior, but was very well liked and respected. Perhaps he should have stayed home more instead of going off to fight or as a congressman. He fought valiantly for freedom and died at the Alamo.
April 26, 2021
Interesting, but could have been more.
This is the children's version of the history of Davy Crockett and despite being interesting, it is a bit too short and lacks a bit of detail. It is, however, quite entertaining and can be read in a sit (I don't know why it took me so long), so you can get an idea of Crockett's biography.
This is the children's version of the history of Davy Crockett and despite being interesting, it is a bit too short and lacks a bit of detail. It is, however, quite entertaining and can be read in a sit (I don't know why it took me so long), so you can get an idea of Crockett's biography.
July 15, 2021
Interesse/comoção: 2
Escrita e estrutura: 1
Aprendizagem: 2
Foi mais o estilo de escrita que me desgostou do que a história em si. É uma quase-biografia didática e moralista, que permite conhecer uma figura carismática do folclore estadunidense, mas não mais do que isso.
Escrita e estrutura: 1
Aprendizagem: 2
Foi mais o estilo de escrita que me desgostou do que a história em si. É uma quase-biografia didática e moralista, que permite conhecer uma figura carismática do folclore estadunidense, mas não mais do que isso.
November 16, 2021
Really great book highlighting who Davy Crockett was. Be prepared to have conversations with your children about the history of tensions between people groups. Even though some derogatory language was used, it was a great discussion starter with my kids.
December 9, 2025
I like the way the story and writing style flowed. I initially didn't realize this book was based on a historical figure, and had picked it up thinking it was a short story of an adventurous kid on a journey. A good mix of humor and seriousness.
December 7, 2017
Had to do a book report for school. Was interesting.
February 27, 2018
My kids both thoroughly enjoyed this read-aloud. The illustrations did a great job complimenting the reading.
August 25, 2018
One of my childhood books that I reread.
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November 2, 2022Read aloud with my kindergartener. He loved it! I liked it and cried at the end.
April 12, 2024
Good read for elementary-age history.
April 6, 2025
Um livro clássico, fácil de ler e de empatizar com a personagem principal, que parece de grandes princípios e capacidade infinita como caçador e lutador.
March 25, 2019
Nice intro to Crockett.
the stories set in his youth are the best, as they give you a nice feel for the time period.
As we get further along, the stories get vague and less interesting.
the stories set in his youth are the best, as they give you a nice feel for the time period.
As we get further along, the stories get vague and less interesting.
April 29, 2014
The story of Davy Crockett's life could fall under a folk tale category just as easily as it could a biography or history text. One of the greatest things about the man who was Davy Crockett was that there really was a man who was Davy Crockett! Many legends and tales, often inflated, are told about him. Even in his lifetime, he had to shrug off stories of himself wrestling bears, fighting indian wars, and battling the wild lands.
This book highlights certain aspects of his life. His youth in Tennessee, his congressional service, and the debts he had that led him to Texas and the Alamo are present in this work.
I would like to use this book to study the differences between legends and history. I can imagine starting a lesson by sharing the myths surrounding Davy Crocket, and then have the students read about the real history behind him. I think he is a fascinating character to study and it would be a blast for a grade 3 and up lesson.
This book highlights certain aspects of his life. His youth in Tennessee, his congressional service, and the debts he had that led him to Texas and the Alamo are present in this work.
I would like to use this book to study the differences between legends and history. I can imagine starting a lesson by sharing the myths surrounding Davy Crocket, and then have the students read about the real history behind him. I think he is a fascinating character to study and it would be a blast for a grade 3 and up lesson.
May 11, 2015
This book is a good, informative book for children who can read at about a 3rd grade level. Because it is a children's book, a majority of it describes Davy's childhood and the experiences that shaped his character. The adult portion of his life as told in this book skips around quite a bit, which would make it more difficult for a young reader to follow. I noticed as I read it aloud to my students, they were much less interested in the last half of the book.
February 20, 2009
Davy was a great man and this was a good way to learn more of him. A hero, indeed. This is another book I read with my son who would give this book a 5 star. And why wouldn't he when Crockett could shoot better than anybody else and stare down a bear.
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