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.

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.

Reviews
"Highly entertaining." -- Kate Tuttle - Boston Globe
"Wallis understands the intriguing and mysterious element of American life and history." -- Stanley Crouch - New York Daily News
"Read like fiction . . . enhanced by flowing prose in portraying a flawed but fascinating frontiersman." -- Publishers Weekly
"Splendid . . . a readable and surprising biography." -- Allen Barra - Star Tribune



Book Information
ISBN 9780393342277
Author Michael Wallis
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 375g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 142mm * 30mm