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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Thursday, December 08, 2022

Winter Book Fair at the Paul Revere House, 10–11 Dec.

On this upcoming weekend, the Paul Revere House is hosting a Winter Book Fair.

This event will take place on Saturday and Sunday afternoon inside the site’s Education and Visitor Center, meaning weather won’t be a factor.

There will be a different lineup of authors on the two days. I haven’t seen a complete schedule, so I’ve tried to recreate it from social-media postings. I therefore caution people against relying wholly on this information.

Saturday, 10 December, 1 to 3 P.M.:
  • Abigail Ewing Zelz and Eric Zelz, Pass the Pandowdy, Please: Chewing on History with Famous Folks and Their Fabulous Foods
  • Charles Bahne, The Complete Guide to the Freedom Trail
  • Robert Martello, Midnight Ride, Industrial Dawn: Paul Revere and the Growth of American Enterprise
Sunday, 11 December, 1 to 3 P.M.:
  • Steven Puleo, Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919
  • Patrick Leehey, The Bells of Paul Revere, His Sons, and Grandsons and other publications from the Paul Revere House itself
  • Ben L. Edwards, One April in Boston: The Gift of the Spyglass
In addition, Dave Neiman playing music on the hammered dulcimer both days. Access to this event is included in regular admission to the museum on those days.

These books and others can also be ordered through the site’s online bookstore.

Also on Saturday, the nearby North Bennet Street School is hosting its Winter Market, featuring items crafted by its students in jewelry-making, carpentry, bookbinding, and other crafts.

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