Carl Carmer

Carl Carmer
Born
Carl Lamson Carmer

(1893-10-16)October 16, 1893
Cortland, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 11, 1976(1976-09-11) (aged 82)
Bronxville, New York, U.S.
OccupationAuthor, teacher, and editor
EducationAlbion High School
Alma materHamilton College (BA)
Harvard (MA)
Notable works
  • Deep South
  • Stars Fell on Alabama
  • Listen for a Lonesome Drum
Spouse
Elizabeth Black
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(m. 1928)​

Carl Lamson Carmer (October 16, 1893 – September 11, 1976) was an American writer of nonfiction books, memoirs, and novels, many of which focused on American myths, folklore, and tales. His most famous book, Stars Fell on Alabama, was an autobiographical story of the time he spent living in Alabama. He was considered one of America's most popular writers during the 1940s and 1950s.

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