Shades of Davy Crockett

audiobook

Shades of Davy Crockett

by Theodore Pratt

EN·~17 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
1

17:33

Description

A rugged frontiersman in coonskin cap and buckskin wanders the bustling sidewalks of a contemporary city, bewildered by flashing lights, police questions, and a tide of merchandise that has turned his legend into a commercial craze. The opening scene catches him arguing with an officer over a rifle, then drifting into a shop overflowing with “Crockett” memorabilia, where a cheerful clerk teases him about the very myth that now crowds the streets.

The narrative follows this larger‑than‑life Davy as he grapples with being both a living figure and a cartooned icon, confronting the absurdities of a world that has packaged his exploits into toys, clothing, and headlines. His frustration is as sincere as his humor, and his interactions reveal a gentle satire of how history gets reshaped by popular culture.

Listeners are treated to witty dialogue, a dash of magical realism, and a thoughtful yet lighthearted look at fame, identity, and the gap between legend and everyday life.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~17 minutes (16K characters)

Release date

2026-01-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

TP

Theodore Pratt

1901–1969

Best known for vividly turning Florida’s past into popular fiction, this prolific American novelist wrote more than 30 books and saw several stories adapted for the screen. His most famous work, The Barefoot Mailman, helped make him a memorable literary voice of the state.

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