Davy Crockett: My Own Story (Library Edition) [Audio CD]

David Crockett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Library Edition | Publication Date: April 15, 2006

Even as a child, Davy Crockett “always delighted to be in the very thickest of danger.” Better known to us as “King of the Wild Frontier,” Davy Crockett was not only a frontiersman but also a politician, who became during his lifetime a celebrity and folk hero. Here, in his own inimitable style, he describes his earliest days in Tennessee, his two marriages, his career as an Indian fighter, his bear hunts, and his electioneering. His reputation as a “b’ar” hunter sent him to Congress with an eye on the White House; but at the Alamo, he would cap off a legend that still holds Americans in its spell.

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About the Author

David Crockett (1786–1836) was a frontiersman and U.S. representative, born near present-day Rogersville, Tennessee. He was a poor farmer but an excellent hunter and scout, and served under General Andrew Jackson in the Creek War (1813–14). He was a justice of the peace and a Tennessee legislator, and he served in the U.S. House of Representatives (Democrat, Tennessee, 1827–31; Whig, Tennessee, 1833–35). With little formal education, Crockett was not especially well-informed on public issues, and he was always ready to take a break from public service to go bear hunting. He made a celebrated tour of the major Northern cities in 1834 and, failing in his re-election effort that year, went to Texas to aid the Anglo-Americans in their struggle for independence. He was killed while defending the Alamo. Jonathan Reese was trained from an early age in music and theater. Of his many credits he was proudest of being a founding memberof Berkeley's Straw Hat review. Formidably intelligent, deeply sympathetic, and highly sensitive to his material, he was perfectly suited for literary narration. His many audiobooks include The Executioner's Song by Norman Mailer, Just as I Am by Billy Graham, Travels in Alaska by John Muir, and Without a Hero by T. Coraghessan Boyle. A native Californian, Reese died in San Francisco in 1999.

--This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Joss; Unabridged edition (April 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786170352
• ISBN-13: 978-0786170357
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,952,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story..., July 22, 2010

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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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable audio book., July 5, 2010

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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

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4.0 out of 5 stars KING OF THE WILD FRONTIER, March 16, 2001

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This review is from: Davy Crockett: My Own Story (Audio Cassette)

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.