Smyrna times., 1859-09-15
NEW PUBLICATIONS,


"THe Life of Col. David Crockett" write
by yhimselt-comprising his early life, huntin
adventures, daring deeds in Border and India
warfare, services under General jackson in tn
Creek war, electioneerng speeches, career il
Congress, triumphal tour in the Northern
States. and struggles in the Texan war of in
dependence, together with an account Of hi
glorious death at the Alamo. In one 12mc
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Colonel Crockett was a character His au-
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of the Incidents TO which his book allud.s.-
We never have looked upon his like since and
rejoice IN this republication an act of Justice
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