Death of a Legend - The Myth and Mystery Surrounding the Death of Davy Crockett (Paperback)

On March 6, 1836 one of the most well-known Americans of his time fought and died in one of America's most celebrated battles. In recent years the fate of David Crockett at the Alamo has become a subject of controversy and debate. Did he die fighting? Did he surrender? Was he executed? Today, conventional historical wisdom dictates that Crockett was taken alive during the Battle of the Alamo and executed with a handful of others on the direct order of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
Death of a Legend explores the ongoing controversy and interest in Crockett's death. It explains what we now believe to be the truth concerning his death and how we came to that belief. It is an examination of historical evidence as well as the historical process itself. It provides a record of how Crockett's death has been interpreted in history, literature, and popular culture down through the years. It also shows that what we take for granted as history sometimes may not be based in fact.

General

Imprint:	Taylor Trade Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 1999
First published:	June 1999
Authors:	Bill Groneman
Dimensions:	216 x 147 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-1-55622-688-5
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Biography > Historical, political & military Promotions
LSN:	1-55622-688-8
Barcode:	9781556226885

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