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“I'm that same David Crockett, fresh from the backwoods, half-horse, half-alligator, a little touched with the snapping turtle; can wade the Mississippi, leap the Ohio, ride upon a streak of lightning, and slip without a scratch down a honey locust [tree].”

Quote by Davy Crockett

Book:Sketches and eccentricities of Col. David Crockett,: of West Tennessee

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Sketches and eccentricities of Col. David Crockett,: of West Tennessee

This book offers a compilation of sketches and eccentricities of Col. David Crockett, providing insights into his character and experiences as a prominent figure from West Tennessee. more

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Davy Crockett, a renowned soldier, politician, and folk hero in American history, was born on August 17, 1786, and died on March 6, 1836. He is best known for his bravery in the Battle of Taylor's Lake and his tenure as a representative in the United States Congress. more

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