# The Tall Tales Davy Crockett, Vol. 1

By **Michael A Lofaro**

- ISBN-13: 9780870495250
- Publisher: University of Tennessee Press
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 164
- Published: 31 Aug 1987
- Language: en
- Price: £26.87 (new)
- Categories: humor, American wit and humor, Folklore, Legends, Crockett, davy, 1786-1836, Crockett, davy, 1786-1836

## About this book

The Tall Tales Davy Crockett serves as Volume 1 of a detailed study on the second Nashville series of Crockett almanacs from 1839-1841. This work of American wit and humor examines the intersection of folklore and public image. Michael A. Lofaro analyzes how these specific publications shaped the legendary status of Davy Crockett.

The text fits within the categories of legends and folklore, focusing on the cultural impact of the frontiersman. By exploring the humor and storytelling of the era, the book provides a scholarly look at American wit and humor. The Tall Tales Davy Crockett offers a focused examination of the historical almanacs that cemented the legacy of the 1786-1836 figure.

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