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Jill Lepore, a Professor of History at Harvard, reexamines a nearly forgotten conspiracy in which slaves attempted to burn down New York City in 1741. Her new book is titled New York Burning: Liberty, Slavery, and Conspiracy in Eighteenth-Century Manhattan.

Events:
Jill Lepore reading, Q&A, and signing books
Wednesday, September 14 at 7PM
South Street Seaport Museum (12 Fulton Street)
Thursday, September 15 at 7:30
Barnes & Noble at 82nd and Bway

Music: “Pantograph: Opening Titles” and “Hall of Mirrors” from “Jefferson in Paris,” original film soundtrack, an Angel Records Release