Book Talk at the Library of Virginia Thursday, May 8, 2008 _A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World_ by Tony Horwitz Time: Noon–1 PM FREE EVENT Bestselling author Tony Horwitz will discuss and sign his new book recounting the wonder and drama of the many Europeans who preceded the Pilgrims to America and roamed the continent in search of spices, passages, fountains of youth, gold, and converts. Mixing history and travel, _A Voyage Long and Strange_ also examines how early explorers are remembered and debated today. The Library of Virginia is located at 800 East Broad Street in downtown Richmond. Free parking is available underneath the building. Copies of the book are available in the Virginia Shop at the Library of Virginia: http://www.lva.virginia.gov/whatwedo/shop.htm . www.lva.virginia.gov 804.692.3500 ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html