jjares reviewed Davy Crockett: A Captivating Guide to the American Folk Hero Who Fought in the War of 1812 and the Texas Revolution on + 3517 more book reviews
People like Davy Crockett were cut from cloth that has long gone out of fashion. They were men who did the right thing, even when it wasn't popular. I thought this book was a balanced telling of Davy's life because the author didn't soft-pedal Davy's marital woes or his drinking. The author was accurate in stating that heavy drinking was the norm during that day and time.
Having read quite a bit about Davy Crockett, this is the first time I've seen any mention of the man owning a slave. In fact, I find it hard to believe. I looked over the 'Bibliography' but could not find any source to substantiate that claim.
Having read quite a bit about Davy Crockett, this is the first time I've seen any mention of the man owning a slave. In fact, I find it hard to believe. I looked over the 'Bibliography' but could not find any source to substantiate that claim.
