Davy Crockett - Lofaro, Michael A.
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David Crockett, the frontier humorist and teller of tall tales, comes to life here in what is usually known as his "Autobiography." Crockett was surrounded by such a mass of folklore that the man became entangled with myth. To aid the reader, the editors of the facsimile edition have supplied historical and political background information to clarify the historical allusions used by the Tennessean. In addition, because Crockett was not a polished nor careful historian, the editors have corrected errors of fact, chiefly in the dating of events.

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David Crockett, the frontier humorist and teller of tall tales, comes to life here in what is usually known as his "Autobiography." Crockett was surrounded by such a mass of folklore that the man became entangled with myth. To aid the reader, the editors of the facsimile edition have supplied historical and political background information to clarify the historical allusions used by the Tennessean. In addition, because Crockett was not a polished nor careful historian, the editors have corrected errors of fact, chiefly in the dating of events.
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David Crockett (1786-1836) was an American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He is often referred to in popular culture as the "King of the Wild Frontier". Crockett grew up in East Tennessee, where he gained a reputation for hunting and storytelling. After a tumultuous career in politics, he infamously volunteered to fight in the Battle of the Alamo and was killed. Crockett became famous during his lifetime for larger-than-life exploits, and after his death he continued to be credited with acts of mythical proportion. MICHAEL A. LOFARO is professor emeritus of English at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Among his publications are Daniel Boone: An American Life. He also serves as the general editor of The Works of James Agee.