The Nation on the Flying Trapeze; the United States as the People of the East See Us by James Saxon Childers

The Nation on the Flying Trapeze; the United States as the People of the East See Us by James Saxon Childers

James Saxon Childers

1899-1965

James Saxon Childers, a prominent writer and educator, had a diverse and impactful career. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Childers pursued higher education at Oberlin College and later studied at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. He taught literature and creative writing at Birmingham-Southern College while also contributing as a columnist and book reviewer for The Birmingham News. Childers published numerous novels, travel books, and biographies, often exploring themes of racial integration and social issues. His work was well-received by critics, particularly his travel books. Childers served as a US Air Force intelligence officer during World War II and later worked for The Atlanta Journal and the US State Department. Despite facing challenges due to his liberal views on integration, Childers remained dedicated to his writing and lecturing career until his passing from cancer in the mid-1960s.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1960

The Nation on the Flying Trapeze; the United States as the People of the East See Us. New York; D McKay, 1960.

AL Book Collection

Childers, James Saxon, “The Nation on the Flying Trapeze; the United States as the People of the East See Us by James Saxon Childers,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/7902.