Here young Crockett was amazed at the aspect of civilization which was opened before him.

He wandered along the wharves gazing bewildered upon the majestic ships, with their towering masts, cordage, and sails, which he saw floating there He had never conceived of such fabrics before.

The mansions, the churches, the long lines of brick stores excited his amazement.

It seemed to him that he had been suddenly introduced into a sort of fairy-land.

All thoughts of home now vanished from his mind.