his young wife polly on her death bed. within months she is gone. >> death entered my humble cottage and tore from my children an affectionist and good mother and took from me a tender and loving wife: >> crockett struggles after polly's death and sets out as a widower to foerj a new path for himself and his children. before long crockett is presented with an unusual opportunity. >> america is changing as the war of 1812 comes to men. self made men enter politics and appeal to the public more than traditional money candidates. crockett's reputation as a frontiers man and soldier make him a standout comment. >> are you going to go hunting with me one of these days?