Local author Gary Link is available for speaking at libraries. To date, he has written three novels set in Pittsburgh in the mid-1800s. His newest novel,
The Throughway, discusses the Underground Railroad and leaders of the black community in antebellum Pittsburgh. His first novel,
The Burnt District focuses on three major historical events in Pittsburgh: the Great Fire of April 10, 1845, the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal, and the diary and life of Jacob Shoop. His second book
The Spectrum, a Novel is a sequel to
The Burnt District, and focuses on Pittsburgh's role in the Mexican American War. Gary is available to speak on any of his novels and the related historical events:
- Pittsburgh's Great Fire of 1845/Pennsylvania Canal
- Pittsburgh in the US-Mexican War
- The Underground Railroad in Pittsburgh and Southwestern PA
Details:
Gary accepts the standard honorarium given to speakers.
Contact:
Gary Link, thethroughway[at]live.com
www.publishedauthors.net/garylink
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