Davy Crockett has an enduring interest for young people, not only as the most appealing of the famous American pioneers, but as the hero of his time, a figure of popular legend. His hunting exploits in the wild forests of Tennessee, his daring campaigns against the Indians, his pioneering adventures as he pushed farther and farther into the unexplored western country—he felt crowded because he had one neighbor within seven miles—will always kindle the imagination of Americans both young and old.

Crockett's story has been written many times, but never in full, never quite truly. This book keeps the adventurous flavor of Crockett's character but builds up the man as not other book on Crockett has done. It is an unforgettable picture of life in those pioneer cabins on the edge of civilization and of the men who built them and then pushed on still farther into the wilderness.

Miss Rourke is an acknowledged authority on American historical folklore. Long research has gone into this book, and new facts and legends about Crockett are presented here for the first time, "Davy Crockett" was written for young readers, but will be read by historians and by anyone interested in this outstanding figure in American history.

From the dust jacket