Resting among Us: Authors' Gravesites in Upstate New York

Resting among Us explores the literary heritage of Upstate New York, featuring the graves of famous and forgotten writers in local cemeteries. The book provides directions to each author's grave and photographs, making it a valuable companion for literary pilgrimages.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 16 October 2023
Publisher: Syracuse University Press

Too often, the lives and works of authors who called Upstate New York home are overshadowed by the icons of New York City. Resting among Us uncovers the regions rich literary heritage through Steven Huffs journeys to the graves of writers both famous and celebrated as well as those that have been forgotten. While most Upstate residents are aware that Mark Twains grave is in Elmira and that James Fenimore Coopers is in Cooperstown, many people dont realize a noted author may be buried in their local cemetery. For instance, Paul Bowles is buried in Lakemont, John Gardner in Batavia, Rod Serling in Interlaken, John Burroughs in Roxbury, and Adelaide Crapsey in Rochester. Interwoven with these remarkable literary lives are the connected stories of the regions history and Huffs own encounters and friendships with some of the writers included in the book. With directions to each authors grave, as well as photographs of the graves and authors themselves, Resting among Us is the perfect companion for your own enlightening literary pilgrimage.

Weight: 526g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815611608