Dear VA-Hist subscribers,
 
On Friday, November 18, at noon, A. Roger Ekirch will discuss his book,
At Day's Close: Night in Times Past, at the Library of Virginia.  The
talk will be followed by a book signing sponsored by the Virginia Shop,
where copies of the book are now available.  Dr. Ekirch is a Professor
of History at Virginia Tech, an award-winning author, and a former
Guggenheim Fellow.
 
At Day's Close, which spans literature, psychology, and social and
intellectual history, is a compelling study of the darker side of human
history before modern lighting illuminated the night. Nighttime brought
a new set of rules, offering people freedom from their daily lives but
at the same time bringing forth crime, fire, anxiety and evil spirits.
Dr. Ekirch will share stories from his extensive archival research on
this fascinating subject.
 
You can see the Library's full line-up of events by clicking on "News
and Events" at: http://www.lva.lib.va.us
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Gregg D. Kimball, Director
Publications and Educational Services
804/692-3722
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