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Cynthia Elder
Upcoming Events
Thu, Jun 18Herreshoff Marine MuseumCynthia Elder will discuss her historical fiction series, "Tales of the Sea," inspired by original letters, ship's logs and journals from a seafaring family from Cape Cod in the 1800s. Reception: 6 pm. Presentation: 7 pm. Book sales & conversation: 8-9 pm- Thu, Jul 30Cuttyhunk Historical SocietyCynthia Elder will discuss her historical fiction series, "Tales of the Sea," inspired by original letters, ship's logs and journals from a seafaring family from Cape Cod in the 1800s.
Mon, Sep 14Weaver Library - East Providence PublicCynthia Elder will discuss her historical fiction series, "Tales of the Sea," inspired by original letters, ship's logs and journals from a seafaring family from Cape Cod in the 1800s. This presentation will focus on the lighthouse keepers who watched over sailors during the Age of Sail.
Thu, Sep 17Savin Hill Yacht ClubCynthia Elder will discuss her historical fiction series, "Tales of the Sea," inspired by original letters, ship's logs and journals from a seafaring family from Cape Cod in the 1800s.- Tue, Oct 27Low Tide Yacht ClubJosiah Fish of West Barnstable, MA went from sailing on a merchant ship to serving as a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War. Novelist Cynthia Elder tells his story, one of the real-life figures in her novel, "Tales of the Sea."
For information on hosting a public or private book event, including book club gatherings, please email cynthia@cynthiaelder.com.
Notable
Past Events
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Featured Author, 2025 Newport International Boat Show
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"History on Tap" Speaker, Cape Cod Maritime Museum
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Presenter: "Discovering Thomas White: One Man's Flight from Slavery to Freedom on the Sea" Sponsored by the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society and The Rogers Free Library
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Guest Speaker: The National Society of the Colonial Dames
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Guest Speaker: Hyannis Yacht Club, Bristol Yacht Club, Blue Water Sailing Club and other yachting & sailing clubs.
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Presentations at libraries, book clubs, and historical organizations across New England
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