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Post by crick on Jun 15, 2011 12:53:47 GMT -5
Has anyone read the new book currently being advertised in the History Book Club entitled, "David Crockett" by Michael Wallis?
Is so, opinion?
Thanks,
Bob C.
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Post by Jim Boylston on Jun 15, 2011 13:49:49 GMT -5
I've read it. It's well-written but repeats a lot of erroneous and out-dated information. It's obviously intended as an introductory text, but if one is looking for an introduction to Crockett, I'd recommend Mark Derr's "The Frontiersman," and Crockett's own "Narrative."
Jim
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Post by Allen Wiener on Jun 15, 2011 16:19:05 GMT -5
Derr would be my top choice, too, although you can read Davis's "Three Roads" by just reading the Crockett chapters and skipping the others. Most Crockett bios tend to repeat Shackford and lack much original research; these two are exceptions.
Crockett's "Narrative" is essential reading for anyone interested in the man. If you can find a copy of the annotated version, by Shackford and Folmsbee, it is the preferred edition.
Allen
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Post by crick on Jun 16, 2011 10:28:13 GMT -5
Thank you for the quick responses. I do have "Three Roads" so I guess I'll pass on the new book and also look for the "narrative" while I'm at it.
Thanks again for the insight and advice.
Bob C. (Crick)
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Post by Allen Wiener on Jun 16, 2011 11:11:32 GMT -5
Happy reading, Bob; let us know what you think, especially of the "Narrative."
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Post by Allen Wiener on Jun 16, 2011 17:13:57 GMT -5
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Post by Herb on Jun 19, 2011 13:54:58 GMT -5
The Frontier Classics Library just recently printed a facsmile of the 1902 Brainerd edition of Crockett's autobiography.
While the annotated version is preferred, there is much to be said about having this version, too. It includes the spurious Crockett adventure in Texas and introduces us to Thimblerig, the Beekeeper, etc. The characters most of us were introduced to by Disney and John Wayne.
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