Scroll down a little. It's the second book. I just ordered the whole "Texas Trilogy". They are real spiffy looking reprints. $18.00 a piece.
This is the third book in the Texas Trilogy by Edward Ellis.
Davy Crockett's life and his participation in fighting
for Texas' independence at the Alamo are part of this book.
The cover on The Life of Davy Crockett is beautifully crafted
and engraved to look and feel like leather.
Michael A. Lofaro, Professor, Department of English, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville,
and his response back to me:Hi, Dr. Lofaro - Perhaps you (or some of your graduate students) can help us.Dear my real name,Some of the members of the conservative news forum www.FreeRepublic.com are currently attempting to establish the FACTS behind the classic "Not Yours to Give" article which has been widely circulated over the Internet, in a discussion thread at:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/614198/posts?page=125#125Our general consensus to date is that David Crockett DID in fact vote against allocating federal funds for the widow of a popular military officer, and MAY have had a political mentor similar to the man identified in the article as "Horatio Bunce," although he was almost certainly NOT in Congress when they voted to provide aid to the sufferers of the tragic fire in the District of Columbia.
You seem to be very well-informed about Colonel Crockett.
What is YOUR opinion about "Not Yours to Give?"Thank you,
my real name (posting as RonDog, on Free Republic)
I haven't worked on this question, but will try to point you to some helpful sources.
I'd start with the Shackford biography of Crockett. It's old, but generally reliable on non--death at the Alamo issues. That will also provide a bibliography and notes that may generate further leads. Another bibliography is Miles Tanenbaum's "Following Davy's Trail" in Crockett at Two Hundred.
The issue of his votes should be something that could be determined from the records of the House and the dates of his service (elected in 1827, 1829, 1833).
Hope this helps. Good luck with your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Lofaro