Book : David Crockett The Lion Of The West - Wallis, Michael

-Titulo Original : David Crockett The Lion Of The West

-Fabricante :

W. W. Norton & Company

-Descripcion Original:

Vivid, Comprehensible . . . cuts through decades of mythmaking. Texas Monthly Popular culture transformed his memory into “Davy Crockett,” and Hollywood gave him a raccoon hat he hardly ever wore. In this surprising New York Times bestseller, historian Michael Wallis has cast a fresh look at the flesh-and-blood man behind one of the most celebrated figures in American history. More than a riveting story, Wallis’s David Crockett is a revelatory, authoritative biography that separates fact from fiction and provides us with an extraordinary evocation of not only a true American hero but also the rough-and-tumble times in which he lived. 16 pages of illustrations Review Highly entertaining. Kate Tuttle, Boston GlobeWallis understands the intriguing and mysterious element of American life and history. Stanley Crouch, New York Daily NewsRead like fiction . . . enhanced by flowing prose in portraying a flawed but fascinating frontiersman. Publishers WeeklySplendid . . . a readable and surprising biography. Allen Barra, Star Tribune About the Author Michael Wallis, the best-selling author of Route 66 and Billy the Kid, has published eighteen books and won numerous honors and awards. He is a popular public speaker and a highly acclaimed voice actor. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.