Carl Lamson Carmer was an American writer of nonfiction books, memoirs, and novels, many of which focused on American myths, folklore, and tales. His most famous book, Stars Fell on Alabama, was an autobiographical story of the time he spent living in Alabama. He was considered one of America's most popular writers during the 1940s and 1950s. No. 1 on The New York Times Nonfiction best seller list for 1 week, from the issue of August 13, 1934. Wiki link