King Crockett: Nature and Civility on the American Frontier.

Examines the meaning and symbolism of the Davy Crockett stories in 19th-century almanacs. He reflected the enshrinement of the common man and the growing myth of democracy. Beginning in the 1830's many American literary works made Crockett their subject or inspiration. Crockett became the king of the wilderness and a master politicism - ultimately a vehicle for the extension of civilization. His was a mission of mastery. Primary and secondary sources; 49 notes.