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Local author discusses new book this Saturday

Avon Grove Library’s Local Authors Live series continues at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 with an author conversation and book signing with Gene Pisasale, who will be discussing his newest book, ‘Sandy Flash and the Trail of History.’  

Pisasale’s 12th book takes you back in time to meet William Penn, famous botanist Humphry Marshall, the “Last of the Lenni-Lenape” Indian Hannah, artist Benjamin West, notorious highwayman James Fitzpatrick (a.k.a. ‘Sandy Flash’), signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean and Kennett Square’s most famous son Bayard Taylor. Crafted as an historical novel, but set in the present day, ‘Sandy Flash and the Trail of History’ features over 130 color images showcasing the history of the southeastern Pennsylvania region and its famous personalities going back 300 years. The Avon Grove Library is located at 117 Rosehill Avenue in West Grove. Visit avongrovelibrary.org for more information.