Join us for an exciting evening as author Stephen Puleo discusses his latest book The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union.

The Great Abolitionist tells the story of one of the most influential non-presidents in American history (included in this exclusive club were Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Susan B. Anthony, and Martin Luther King, Jr.) – and far more influential than many presidents – a leader who exhibited true courage and authenticity.

Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase Mr. Puleo's books at this event, and a book signing to follow his talk.

Author Bio:

Stephen Puleo is an author, historian, teacher, public speaker, and communications professional. He is the author of eight books, including his most recent, The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union, published by St. Martin’s Press in 2024, and nominated for the prestigious Mark Lynton History Prize offered by the Columbia School of Journalism and Harvard’s Nieman Foundation for Journalism. He is currently at work on his ninth book.

His previous books are:

• VOYAGE OF MERCY: The USS Jamestown, the Irish Famine, and the Remarkable Story of America’s First Humanitarian Mission (2020)

• AMERICAN TREASURES: The Secret Efforts to Save the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address (2016)

• THE CANING: The Assault That Drove America to Civil War (2012)

• A CITY SO GRAND: The Rise of an American Metropolis, Boston 1850-1900 (2010)

• THE BOSTON ITALIANS: A Story of Pride, Perseverance and Paesani, from the Years of the Great Immigration to the Present Day (2007)

• DUE TO ENEMY ACTION: The True World War II Story of the USS Eagle 56 (2005)

• DARK TIDE: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 (2003)

All of Steve’s books have been Boston regional bestsellers and have received national recognition. His work has been reviewed favorably by the Wall Street Journal, the New Yorker, the Boston Globe, the New York Post, Parade magazine, The National Review, Forbes.com, C-SPAN, the Associated Press, the Portland Press Herald, the Providence Journal, the Denver Post, the Hartford Courant, Kirkus Reviews, Barnes and Noble Review.com, Shelf Awareness, Library Journal, Booklist, History.com, and Publishers Weekly (review excerpts follow this bio). Numerous national media outlets have interviewed Steve, including NBC, the New York Times, Parade magazine, History.com, C-SPAN, the History Channel, the Associated Press, and numerous regional and national radio and television outlets.