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Author:
Benge, Janet, 1958-
Title:
Davy Crockett : ever westward / Janet & Geoff Benge.
Publisher:
Emerald Books,
Copyright Date:
c2011
Description:
189 p. ; 21 cm.
Subject:
Crockett, Davy--1786-1836--Juvenile literature.
Pioneers--Tennessee--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Frontier and pioneer life--Tennessee--Juvenile literature.
Tennessee--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Legislators--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
United States.--House--House--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.)--Siege, 1836--Juvenile literature.
Other Authors:
Benge, Geoff, 1954-
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Across the world -- Wilderness life -- A hired hand -- The runaway -- The return -- Free and clear -- Answering the call -- Indian country -- Wandering in the wilderness; lots of violence -- Shoal Creek -- Gentleman from the cane -- Rutherford Fork -- Down the river -- Congressman Crockett -- The lion of the west -- On to Texas -- One last battle.
Summary:
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.
Series:
Heroes of history
Heroes of History
ISBN:
1932096671
9781932096675 (pbk. : alk. paper)
LCCN:
2011013694
Locations:
HPPD845 -- Orange City Public Library (Orange City)
RVPB135 -- Pomeroy Public Library (Pomeroy)

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