Niagaras of ink : famous writers at the Falls / Jamie M. Carr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carr, Jamie M., 1971- author.

Series:

Excelsior Editions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American literature--History and criticism.

American literature.

Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.)--In literature.

Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 186 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Albany, New York : Excelsior Editions, [2020]

Summary:

"Niagara Falls is well known for its rich histories as a geological phenomenon, of awe-inspiring landscape paintings, of spectacular entertainment and curiosities, and of powerful energy reserves. What has received less attention is its value as a source and site of literary exploration and pilgrimage. Niagaras of Ink compiles a vast literary heritage, telling the story of writers who made a significant contribution to the identity and aesthetics of Niagara Falls. Part anthology as much as travel guide, it takes readers of all types to vistas of favorite writers and invites new appreciation of Niagara Falls as character symbol in literary imagination. Jamie M. Carr takes reader-tourists on the journeys of writers, many of whom read and responded to one another's experiences of the Falls. Niagaras of Ink tells stories of those experiences, connecting writers to readers to place"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Preface: Seeing Niagara with Different Eyes

Introduction: Lost Pages

Chapter 1: Clean Water and Clean Air

2: A Place for Women

Chapter 3: The Falls and Fame

Chapter 4: Copyrights and Wrongs

Chapter 5: Books That Started a War

Chapter 6: Bridge Traffic

Chapter 7: Words of Art

Chapter 8: War, and Peace

Chapter 9: Case Closed?

Chapter 10: Save Niagara

Conclusion: Still Seeing Niagara

Chronology.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781438479996

1438479999