The Earthquake Man by William Ledbetter Heath

The Earthquake Man by William Ledbetter Heath

William Ledbetter Heath

1924-2007

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.

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

1980

The Earthquake Man. New York; Beaufort Books, 1980.

AL Book Collection

Heath, William Ledbetter, “The Earthquake Man by William Ledbetter Heath,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8370.