Explore Charles Allen books at New West Press.

Charles Allen's David Crockett, Scout presents the life of a figure whose historical experiences became closely entwined with frontier legend. The book follows Crockett's place in the American story and gives particular attention to the character and motives its author sees behind his actions. This collection centers on Allen's biographical treatment, with the Alamo forming part of its historical context. Readers can examine how a biographer builds an image of heroism, which episodes support that image, and where admiration influences the way a life is selected and narrated.

Biography connects a person's choices with the circumstances of an earlier age. As you read, follow the relationship between private experience and public events, and consider the perspective from which the life is being told. A timeline or map can provide useful context. This selection offers a starting point for readers interested in historical lives and the ways they are remembered.