Journey into the Land of Trials [Hardcover]

Manley F., Jr. Cobia (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2003

Journey into the Land of Trials is a detailed account of Davy Crockett's trip from Tennessee that ultimately led to his death at the Alamo. Stunning portraits of the key players in Crockett's real-life drama illustrate this thoroughly researched volume.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Cobia has articulately redefined our perception of Davy Crockett who emerges as a public-spirited, liberty-loving frontier republican. -- William R. Chemerka, Editor, The Alamo Journal

Cobia writes a rare episode that's very interesting, well written account of the last days of Crockett's life. -- Lonnie E. Maness, Prof. Emeritus of History, UT Martin

About the Author

Like so many others of his generation, Manley Cobia's interest in Davy Crockett began in the 1950s with his first viewing of Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier. Cobia is a graduate of Florida International University, where he majored in history. A longtime member of the Alamo Society, he currently lives in Miami, Florida.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 274 pages
• Publisher: Hillsboro Press (March 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577362683
• ISBN-13: 978-1577362685
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,433,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Historical Reading, July 24, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Journey into the Land of Trials (Hardcover)

Mr. Cobia has captured the essence of an American icon that everyone thought they already knew. Many of the illustrations I've never seen before. The writing is creative and informative. This book is a must read for any fan of the well known frontiersman.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting and Informative Read, October 9, 2004

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Jim Boylston (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey into the Land of Trials (Hardcover)

Manley Cobia's "Journey Into the Land of Trials" is a welcome addition to Crockett studies. Well written and researched, Cobia explores Congressman Crockett's motivations for leaving Tennessee and travelng to Texas, where he would meet his end at the Alamo.
"Journey" is not a biography, and those without prior knowledge of the biographical details of Crockett's life would be well advised to begin their studies elsewhere (Both James Shackford's and Mark Derr's Crockett biographies are good introductions to the historical "David", as opposed to the mythological "Davy").
All in all, an interesting and informative examination of a controversial period in Crockett's life.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must for all Crockett fans, August 4, 2003

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Hewlett S. Byrd "hewman" (virginia beach, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Journey into the Land of Trials (Hardcover)

This is a very well written book that covers a period of Crocketts life that is often glossed over..It is an informitive book but also one that is an easy read
The author uses primary sources but also points out how conflicting these sources can be. He is not afraid to give his opinion on what he expects to be true and accurate but also, he is not afraid to give various other viewpoints
I feel like I can "trust" this book and this author and I think this says alot
This will make the perfect Christmas present for anyone interested in David Crockett and the Texas revolution
However , I do want to point out that this is not a biography of Mr. Crockett or a detailed study of the Alamo.