Isbn: 9781933979519 - david crockett in congress: the rise and fall of the poor man's friend (18 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Countering the widespread historical persona of David Crockett as little more than a coonskin-capped, buckskin-clad frontier hero, this remarkable biography chronicles his life in politics, revealing him instead as an inveterate entrepreneur, advocate for the poor, and career politician with a talent for hardball campaigning. Through a careful review of his letters, speeches, and political circulars, this provocative and insightful examination provides a unique, long-ignored perspective on the man behind the legend, and corrects inaccurate portrayals perpetuated by previous works, most notably James A. Shackford's landmark 1956 biography. Following his political rise from justice of the peace and magistrate to two-term representative in the Tennessee State Legislature and three-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, this account details the progress of both the Tennessee Land Bill (1829-1830) and the Indian Removal Bill (1830). This exploration offers an alternative context for one of American history's most important figures and evaluates the political objectives for which he constantly strove.…

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Countering the widespread historical persona of David Crockett as little more than a coonskin-capped, buckskin-clad frontier hero, this remarkable biography chronicles his life in politics, revealing him instead as an inveterate entrepreneur, advocate for the poor, and career politician with a talent for hardball campaigning. Through a careful review of his letters, speeches, and political circulars, this provocative and insightful examination provides a unique, long-ignored perspective on the man behind the legend, and corrects inaccurate portrayals perpetuated by previous works, most notably James A. Shackford's landmark 1956 biography. Following his political rise from justice of the peace and magistrate to two-term representative in the Tennessee State Legislature and three-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, this account details the progress of both the Tennessee Land Bill (1829-1830) and the Indian Removal Bill (1830). This exploration offers an alternative context for one of American history's most important figures and evaluates the political objectives for which he constantly strove.…

Condizione: very_good. Book has been gently used and well cared for. Minimal signs of wear. May contain a name or small mark inside, but overall clean with no major defects. Fully readable and in solid condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. HARDCOVER; a couple of tears along edges of dustjacket; o/w book in fine condition. This is a heavy volume; extra shipping may be required for priority mail or international orders. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. A clean and unmarked copy with dust jacket in very good condition. Unclipped. Mylar cover. 336 pages.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. First printing (full number line), Crockett was a frontier hero. But, also, he was an "entrepreneur, advocate for the poor, and career politician with a talent for hardball campaigning." - dust jacket flap. Includes collected correspondence, selected speeches circulars, and a bibliography. 326 pages (8 1/4 x 10 1/4") ! The book and dust jacket have niether wear nor defects. To preserve that condition, I have protected the dust jacket with an archival quality mylar book jacket cover. The book will be sent to you well packed in a sturdy box.…

hardcover with dustjacket. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. No names or markings. Collected correspondence, selected speeches, and circulars. ; 8 1/2"-10 1/4"; 336 pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Printing. New copy with dj protected in mylar. Signed and dated on the title page by both authors at the 2009 Texas Book Festival. Signed by Author(s).

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Type: Book PLEASE NOTE BOOK AND DJ LIKE NEW BUT TOP LEFT ON FRONT D/J COVER HALF INCH CUT .Countering the widespread historical persona of David Crockett as little more than a coonskin-capped, buckskin-clad frontier hero, this remarkable biography chronicles his life in politics, revealing him instead as an inveterate entrepreneur, advocate for the poor, and career politician with a talent for hardball campaigning. Through a careful review of his letters, speeches, and political circulars, this provocative and insightful examination provides a unique, long-ignored perspective on the man behind the legend and corrects inaccurate portrayals perpetuated by previous works, most notably John B Shackford's landmark 1956 biography. Following his political rise from justice of the peace and magistrate to two-term representative in the Tennessee State Legislature and three-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, this account fully documents the elections of 1829, 1831, 1833, and 1835 and details the progress of both the Tennessee Land Bill (1829 -- 1830) and the Indian Removal Bill (1830). A truly exceptional volume, this exploration offers an alternative context for one of American history's most important figures and evaluates the political objectives for which he constantly strove. 336pp.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. FINE hardback in Near FINE dustwrapper. 2009 Bright Sky Press, First Edition. NO inscriptions, Not price clipped. Wrapper has small nick head of spine and faint hint of sunning to spine. NB. REGRETTABLY NOT AVAILABLE TO SEND TO EU COUNTRIES.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 340 pages. 10.00x8.75x1.25 inches. In Stock.