Davy Crockett by Janet Benge

Davy Crockett by Janet Benge

Growing up in Greene County, Tennessee, Davy Crockett was educated through the toil of hard labor. Working as a farm hand and wagon driver, he learned about the people and the land of the West-and he was captivated. The untamed wilderness, the sound of wild animals, and the roar of the river would be his destiny. One of America's best-known folk heroes, Crockett served as a frontiersman, a scout, a soldier, and a politician in the U.S. Congress. He died defending the Alamo, a steadfast citizen and heroic leader to the very end (1786-1836).Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family. Pages: 192 (paperback)Ages: 10 +

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ISBN 13	9781932096675
ISBN 10	1932096671
Title	Davy Crockett
Author	Janet Benge
Series	Heroes Of History
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Emerald Books
Year published	2012-01-01
Number of pages	192
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