Believe Quote by Davy Crockett
“I must say as to what I have seen of Texas it is the garden spot of the world. The best land and the best prospects for health I ever saw, and I do believe it is a fortune to any man to come here. There is a world of country here to settle.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Texas Promotion, 1835
Texas is portrayed as a fertile, healthful land offering great opportunity for settlers.
In simple terms: Texas is a promising place to settle.
Consider Texas for new beginnings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relocation decisions
- health considerations
- investment in land
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What challenges might settlers face?
- How does this vision compare to modern Texas?
Idealized view may ignore hardships.