author
Clark B. (Clark Barnaby) Firestone
1869–1957
A journalist and nonfiction writer with a taste for big, curious subjects, this American author explored how travel stories, rivers, and regional history helped shape the way people imagined the world. His books blend research with a storyteller’s eye, making older ideas and landscapes feel vivid again.
1 Audiobook
The coasts of illusion : A study of travel tales
by Clark B. (Clark Barnaby) Firestone
About the author
Born on September 10, 1869, and dying on June 3, 1957, Clark B. Firestone was an American journalist and author. Reliable catalog and archive records connect him with works including The Coasts of Illusion (1924), Sycamore Shores (1938), and Flowing South (1941).
His best-known book, The Coasts of Illusion, studies the strange travel tales, legends, and geographic myths that once filled maps and imaginations. Other titles show a strong interest in American places and movement, especially rivers and regional life.
While detailed biographical information is limited in the sources reviewed, the record that does emerge suggests a writer drawn to history, landscape, and the stories people tell about both. His work still appeals to listeners who enjoy literary nonfiction, forgotten curiosities, and a sense of exploration.