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Davy Crockett: My Own Story

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This is a great story and read very well. I got it for my husband, but we both listened to the book and enjoyed it very much.

This was a true find and a gem.

Davy Crockett wrote and copyrighted a book back in the day. And now a man has put it to audio. This is no small feat as the language and grammar from that time era is a bit hard on todays eyes. But now with this audio book, it just flows as the reader has taken the time and trouble to pronounce and read.

The second thing that jumped out at me is the way this book lets you see through the eyes of Crockett as he writes what he sees. He was not an author and admits he has only read a few books in his entire life.

It is as close to being back in that time as we can get living now.

I truley am enjoying this book

WHETHER THIS IS, AS IT CLAIMS TO BE, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE LEGENDARY FRONTIERSMAN OR NOT (IT INCLUDES ENTRIES UP TO THE DAY BEFORE THE ALAMO FALLS!), IT IS AN ENTERTAINING NARRATIVE IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE TOLD AS THOUGH FROM FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE. CERTAINLY A GREAT AMOUNT OF RESEARCH WENT INTO THE BOOK, AND IT MAY VERY WELL BE THE AUTHENTIC ITEM WITH A "GHOST" (NO PUN INTENDED) WRITER SUPPLYING THE FINAL DETAILS. WELL WORTH THE TIME FOR ANYONE WHOSE INTEREST TRAVELS ALONG THESE LINES, BUT BE WARNED, THERE ARE SOME VIOLENT AND RACIAL DESCRIPTIONS THAT MAY OFFEND THE SENSETIVE. OTHER THAN THAT, IT'S A LOT OF FUN.