Free Book Talk: The Great New York Fire of 1776
April 27, 2023 7:00 PM –8:00 PM
In 1776, a catastrophic fire burned through New York City after its capture by the British Army. On April 27, hear from author Benjamin L. Carp, whose new book reflects on the fire, its consequences for the city’s people, and the Revolutionary cause.
The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution tells the untold story of who set the mysterious fire that burned down much of New York City shortly after the British took the city during the Revolutionary War. Carp takes readers on a thorough investigation of the dramatic and catastrophic event.
Attend this Ford Evening Book Talk virtually or in-person. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.
