Where's the Mountaintop
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- Identifier
- JML.MS1133-0534
- Barcode
- JML.MS1133-0534
- Title
- Where's the Mountaintop
- Description
- Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. The paper, "Where's the Mountaintop" by Julius Sigler, offers an in-depth exploration of the American hero archetype, exemplified by the life and legend of David Crockett. Sigler juxtaposes the historical Crockett, a pioneer, legislator, and Alamo martyr, with the mythologized "Davy" Crockett, a folk hero woven into the American cultural fabric through tall tales, plays, and television. Through the examination of Crockett's real exploits alongside his legendary feats, Sigler illustrates the profound impact of Crockett's legacy on American identity and the concept of heroism. The narrative is structured around Crockett's biography, highlighting key events from his upbringing, political career, and eventual heroic stand at the Alamo, while also delving into the creation and perpetuation of his larger-than-life legend.
- Date
- 15 March 1990
- Creator
- Sigler, Julius A.
- Location
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Digital Format
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights Holder
- Sigler, Julius A.
- George M. Jones Library Association
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