I once heard that North Alabama has more published writers per capita than any where else in the United States.  With all the books written about Huntsville by local authors, a few points should be considered before buying one.  Books about Huntsville are either about the town or the people living in it.

Books about Huntsville
One category of books about Huntsville is the book that tells about the town with facts and figures on businesses in Huntsville, statistics on population, and a list of educational facilities or entertainment opportunities.  "To the Edge of the Universe" is one such book.

Books about Huntsvillians
A lot of the books by local authors are about the people who lived in Huntsville and became a part of the history of the city.  Some of these books are written very factually, like Sarah Fisk's "Civilization Comes to the Big Spring."  Other books are written as a dramatization based on fact like Ms. Fisk's "Found Among the Fragments."

Huntsville Genealogy Books
Many books are written locally about a person's family tree.  When doing genealogy research, be sure and check that the facts you find in a book have been verified.  Some "facts" may actually turn out to be only secondhand rumors.

Fiction Books Based in Huntsville
Some books use Huntsville as a place in their fictional story.  British author Ken Follett used Huntsville as a key part of his book, "Code to Zero."  Books written about rockets and space use Huntsville to lend themselves to credibility.
 
Finding Books About Huntsville
Sometimes it is hard to find books about Huntsville and north Alabama.  If a book has been printed and has an ISBN number, most bookstores can order the book for you.  Shaver's Bookstore in Huntsville specializes in local and regional books.  Some books can only be obtained from the author or book publisher.

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