John Myers Myers

John Myers Myers (January 11, 1906 – October 30, 1988) was an American writer best known for his fantasy novel *Silverlock* (1949), a whimsical quest through a fantastical Commonwealth populated by legendary and literary figures. He also wrote historical novels, poetry, and nonfiction focused on the mythology of the Old West, including works like *The Alamo* and *Dead Warrior* that blend fiction with historical documentary[1][5].

Northport, New York, United States Jan 11, 1906 Wikipedia
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