Life Of David Crockett, The Original Humorist and Irrepressible Backwoodsman: An Autobiography, To which Is Added An Account of His Glorious Death at The Alamo While Fighting In Defense Of Texan Independence
New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1902. Hardcover. 12mo. Very Good / No Jacket. Item #008343
Full orange cloth. xxiv, 415 pp. Top edge blue. Fading, staining and tilting to spine. Bumping to corners, bruise to head of rear board. Top edge faded. Ink gift inscription to ffep. "Colonel David Crockett was one of the most remarkable men of the times in which he lived. Born in humble life, but gifted with a strong will, an indomitable courage, and unremitting perseverance, as well as an aptitude for accumulating information, from his intercourse with men of superior education, he rose to posts of high honor and distinction. His talent for original humor caused his sayings to be admired and quoted, reported in newspapers, and received with applause throughout America and Europe." (from the Preface by the Editor).
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