J. L. BELL is a Massachusetts writer who specializes in (among other things) the start of the American Revolution in and around Boston. He is particularly interested in the experiences of children in 1765-75. He has published scholarly papers and popular articles for both children and adults. He was consultant for an episode of History Detectives, and contributed to a display at Minute Man National Historic Park.

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Monday, December 01, 2008

Rising Above

Yesterday’s Boston Globe Magazine had an article on ”Sixty-four websites on Boston life that you should know.” Under the category of “History,” Michael Prager wrote:

Boston has many of these sites, as it should, but one rises above the rest. Boston1775.blogspot.com provides frequent blasts from our Revolutionary past, propelled by the passions of author, writer, and non-profiteer J.L. Bell, 42, of Newton. He matches inexhaustible fodder with indefatigable constancy, posting almost daily since May 2006. His insights during last spring's HBO miniseries on John Adams transformed the viewing.
Thanks to Mr. Prager, and welcome to any and all new readers!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hear, hear!