Tavern Lamps Are Burning - Literary Journeys Through Six Regions and Four Centuries of New York State

New York State has had its share of writers who have, at some point in their careers, taken New York as their subject. The writings compiled here by Carl Carmer, a native of New York State and one of its finest folklorists, celebrate what he calls the 'undefined gleanings' of this great state, spanning four centuries and six regions.

About the author

Carl Carmer was the former editor of the distinguished Rivers of America series. He is also the author of Stars Fell on Alabama and Listen for a Lonesome Drum.

Summary

New York State has had its share of writers who have, at some point in their careers, taken New York as their subject.

Product details

• Authors: Carl Carmer
• Assisted by: Carl Carmer (Editor)
• Publisher: Fordham University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1996
• EAN: 9780823216987
• ISBN: 978-0-8232-1698-7
• No. of pages: 624
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 33 mm
• Weight: 933 g
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries