This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1839, Alabama editor and author Thomas Cooper De Leon is born in Columbia, S.C.
- In 1865, Alabama author Jeremiah Clemens dies in Huntsville, Ala.
- In 1889, Alabama author Frances Gaither is born in Somerville, Tenn.
- In 1987, Alabama author Archie Carr dies in Gainesville, Fla.
From Sand Mountain to Bayou La Batre, Alabama’s literary heritage is as rich as its geography. This Goodly Land is a dynamic portal through which the world can explore Alabama’s diverse literary landscape. Join us on this tour of Alabama’s literary abundance, past and present.
