Learn about King Philip's War on Fri Nov. 7

The Littleton Lyceum will host author Michael Tougias for a slide presentation on the war between the Colonists and Native Americans in 1675-76 at 7:30 pm Friday Nov. 7. Tougias is the author of the acclaimed Until I Have No Country (A novel of King Philip’s War), and co-author with Eric Schultz of King Philip’s War: The History and Legacy of America’s Forgotten Conflict.

The first part of the presentation will discuss the Indian way of life, Colonial settlements, and the events leading up to the war. The second part covers the battles and the strategy during this cataclysmic war, which on a per capita basis was the bloodiest conflict in our nation’s history. Book signing and questions follow.

Slides include battle sites, period sketches, historic markers, maps, and suggestions for visiting road-side history. Tougias also discusses Native strategy during the war and the challenges of writing a historic novel. Former Commissioner of Indian Affairs for Massachusetts and member of the Wampanoag Tribe, Edith Andrews, is quoted on the novel’s back cover, commenting that Until I Have No Country “captures the essence of the Native American.” The novel includes adventure, romance, and intrigue while staying true to historical facts. A book signing will follow the presentation.

Tougias is the author of 20 non-fiction books including the national bestsellers A Storm Too Soon, Overboard! The Finest Hours: The True Story of the Coast Guard’s Most Daring Rescue (soon to be a Disney movie), Fatal Forecast and his award-winning book, There’s A Porcupine In My Outhouse! (Misadventures of a Mountain Man Wannabe). His book, Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do is the recipient of the American Library Association’s “Editors Choice” award. More about the author can be found at www.michaeltougias.com.
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“A truly fascinating presentation...members loved it”--Westwood Historical Society

“Tougias attracted our largest turnout ever with his wonderful presentation”--Natick Historical Society

“Tougias emerged a rare and treasured find. His knowledge of New England is vast, his slides beautiful.”--Taunton Garden Club.

“Tougias knows how to entertain a crowd”--Old Colony Historical Society