James (or Jim) Bowie, known for his Bowie Knife, was a legend among even more legends. His life was amazing, and his legacy was extraordinary; his death saved many lives, as did his life. He was an excellent fighter and won many battles, but he had a battle with drinking that he could not quite overcome. Jim also had a pretty short temper. However, he has a tremendous history about him. Jim Bowie, the ninth child born to Rezin Bowie and Elve Ap-Catesby Jones was born April 10, 1796 in Logan County, Kentucky, but lived most of his life in Louisiana (his family actually moved quite a bit). In the American Revolution, his dad had been injured, and Elve Ap-Catesby Jones nursed him back to health. During this time, Rezin Bowie was falling in love with …show more content…
After they saw his knife, men asked blacksmiths and cutlers to make a knife just like Jim Bowie's, which they called a "big butcher knife." While at the Alamo, he experienced a battle with drinking that he could not quite overcome; It caused him to be ill. Bowie had in fact been stabbed in the chest in an earlier battle which had caused an original problem with his lungs. One problem led to another and pneumonia had eventually struck Bowie with its dangerous blast. Pneumonia disabled Bowie, and he was confined to his room at the time of his death on March 6, 1836 at the Battle of the Alamo. The funny thing was that Bowie legitimately asked for some alcohol while stuck in his bed; the even funnier thing is that he got his wish. In fact, Bowie did kill some men during the fight; William Travis gave Bowie two flintlock pistols before the morning of the attack which Bowie utilized when they breached his room, stabbing him to
Daniel Boone was born November 2, 1734 in a log cabin in Berks County, near Pennsylvania. Boone is one of the most famous pioneers in history. He spent most of his life exploring and settling the American frontier.
When you think your average baseball player, what do you think of? The player usually has all of his arms, legs, and no physical disabilities. Anyone who plays baseball would think it is hard to imagine that a person born without a right arm is able to play the game and let only be able to be a pitcher. Jim Abbott faces all the odds and has ten-year career in the major leagues. Abbott had to faces many obstacles throughout life and his playing career. Jim Abbott grew up being picked on since he didn’t have a right arm. When Abbott was younger he would use a steel hook as right hand and other children were afraid of him. Also, they called him names like Mr. Hook.
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James Monroe was born on April 28,1758 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, at this time Virginia was a British colony. He was the oldest son of five children, one sister and three brothers. They were the children of Elizabeth Jones Monroe and Spence Monroe. Spence Monroe was a farmer and a carpenter. When James was eleven he started to attend Campbelltown Academy. In 1774 when James Monroe was sixteen Spence Monroe died and James was left to manage the family property. James Monroe attended the college of William and Mary in Williamsburg the July after his father died.
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“I don’t know where I am going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” James Bowie legendary Alamo hero’s father said that quote. It is a famous story how Jim Bowie and his knife became so famous. Jim Bowie was a very famous person. James Bowie was important to Texas history because of his early life, his life accomplishments, and even after his death.
Dave Mathews Band has been successful in engaging their fans with riveting performances for the past 21 years and counting. No matter what the measuring scale is, they have always been able to give their fans an infatuated performance. Dave Mathews Band epitomizes an American Rock band. It started in the early 90’s with an eclectic mix of musicians complementing to the enthused version of music. The band was initially led by Dave Mathews- the song writer, vocalist and guitarist, Carter Beauford- back vocalist and drummer, Steffan Lessard-bassist, Leroi Moore- saxophonist and Boyd Tinsley-violinist but after the death of Leroi Moore in 2008, Bela Fleck and The Fleck Stones filled his spot. After their first performance at Trax Night Club and
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My personal hero would have to be Freddie Mercury. The impact his music has left on me is immeasurable, the music he’s given the world has truly changed me for the better.
Davy Crockett, the celebrated hero, warrior and backwoods statesman, was born August 17, 1786 in a small cabin on the banks of Nolichucky River, near the mouth of Limestone Creek, which today lies about three and a half miles off 11-E Highway near Limestone, Tennessee.
James Buchanan Brady or as he is most known as, Diamond Jim was an American Philanthropist who was larger than life. Diamond Jim was born on August 12th, 1856 to his parents John and Mary in New York City.He was the only child of John and Mary. He grew up in the working class part of New York City and began working at a very young in his father's saloon to help support the family.
James Maury Henson was born September 24, 1936, at King’s Daughters Hospital in Greenville, Mississippi. Jim was the second son of Paul Ransom and Elizabeth Marcella Henson. He grew up in nearby Leland, where his father, an agricultural research biologist, worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. His father was busy working and his mother was more concerned with Jim’s brother Paul. As a result of this he was somewhat neglected. Jim turned to his grandmother, who he called Dear. She helped him develop his love of art and performing (“Biography”). He also enjoyed exploring the countryside near his house. He spent much of his time with friends by a little stream called Deer Creek. “Kermit always said he came from a small swamp in Mississi(WRITTEN BY ERIC G.*)ppi. Actually it wasn’t a swamp, it was a creek—Deer Creek” (St. Pierre 15). One of his childhood friends, nicknamed “Kermit,” would later become the name of Henson's most celebrated creation. When he was in fifth grade, his family moved to Maryland.