This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1815, Alabama author Joseph Glover Baldwin is born in Friendly Grove Factory, Va.
- In 1918, The Eyes of Mystery, a movie version of Alabama author Octavus Roy Cohen's book The House in the Mist, is released.
- In 1938, Alabama author Julia Fields is born in Perry County, Ala.
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.
