Ill Wind by William Ledbetter Heath
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Ill Wind by William Ledbetter Heath
Author
William Ledbetter Heath
Lifespan
1924-2007
Author Biography
W.L. Heath was born in Lake Village, Arkansas, but was raised in Scottsboro, Alabama, by relatives following the loss of his mother. After attending the Baylor Military Academy and briefly serving as a combat pilot during World War II, he pursued an education in English literature at the University of Virginia. While still a student, Heath began gaining recognition for his short stories published in prominent national magazines. Following his graduation, he embarked on a successful career as a writer, producing novels for adults throughout the 1950s and also venturing into children's literature in the 1970s. His contributions to the literary world continued until his retirement in 1988, and he resided in Guntersville, Alabama, until his passing.
Publisher
Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org
Publication Date
1957
Original Publication
Ill Wind. New York; Harper, 1957.
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Citation
Heath, William Ledbetter, “Ill Wind by William Ledbetter Heath,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8366.