“In the Footsteps of Davy Crockett,” Randell Jones. 254 pp. softcover. $15.95. John F. Blair, Publisher, 2006. 1-800-222-9796. www.blairpub.com.

Author Randell Jones shows Davy Crockett was definitely not “born on a mountain top” in his new “In the Footsteps of Davy Crockett.”

Why, Crockett wasn’t even called “Davy.” He was, actually, the more formal “David,” as Jones points out in his travels from Texas to Pennsylvania – and points around the mountains of Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia.

In words and pictures, Jones’ pocketsized book shows where Crockett (1786-1836) lived, hunted and fought on the frontiers of America, from his birthplace on the Nolichucky River in Tennessee to his death at The Alamo in Texas.

Many stops are in Tennessee, including Dandridge, where Crockett courted his wife; Morristown, where his family operated the Crockett Tavern and Knoxville, where Crockett memorabilia is on display at the East Tennessee Historical Society Museum.

Jones’ book is part of John F. Blair, Publisher’s “In the Footsteps” series. Previous installments have included Jones’ “In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone.”


—Joe Tennis