This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1829, Alabama author Kittrell J. Warren is born in Clarke County, Ala.
- In 1942, Alabama author Betsy Hearne is born in Wilsonville, Ala.
- In 1967, Alabama journalist Eddy Gilmore dies in East Grinstead, England.
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.
