Among the towering figures of legendary Americans, few loom larger than that of Davy Crockett. His exploits as a militia scout during the Creek War, an Army forager during the War of 1812, a U.S. Representative, and, of course, a frontiersman are legendary and led to his nickname "King of the Wild Frontier." Davy Crockett Gains Fame as a Frontiersman Crockett made his living in a number of varied, often surprising ways, but much of his renown comes from his day hunting bears in the wilds of Tennessee. He would sell their furs, meat, and oil, which were in high demand at the time. The tales he told of his time in the wilderness became the foundation of "The Lion of the West," an 1831 play about his exploits. Although it didn't mention him by name, Americans knew it was about him. He would later clarify the myths and legends of his life by publishing his 1834 autobiography. Davy Crockett was certainly a legend in his own time, famous for defending the rights of the poor, his...
