A former professor of English, Carl Cramer also honed his skills as a columnist and assistant editor for prominent publications like Vanity Fair and Theatre Arts Monthly. Over a prolific career spanning more than three decades, Cramer has authored a notable body of work encompassing history, historical novels, poetry, and juvenile literature. This diverse output showcases a writer deeply engaged with a wide spectrum of literary forms. His extensive writing demonstrates a significant contribution to the literary landscape.
The Susquehana River is the longest river in the eastern United States, running 444 miles from its headwaters in the Appalachian Mountains of New York to its outlet in Chesapeake Bay. Its storied history includes the early native populations of Susquehannock and Iroquois peoples, the key roles it played in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and environmental degradation brought on the by industrialization in the 19th century.