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Cancelled: Author Claire Nicolas Visit to Northport Library Monday

White's new book examines the family that gave Smithtown its name.

Author Claire Nicolas White’s visit to the Northport Library scheduled for Monday evening has been cancelled due to illness, the library has confirmed to Patch.

White was to discuss her new book “The Land of the Smiths,” which highlights the stories of the family who gave Smithtown its name. Topics were to include the legend of Richard Smith and his 17th century bull ride to the multiple generations of 20th century Smiths, according to the library. Books will be available for purchase.

No new date has been scheduled yet for the author visit.

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