Noted Author to Discuss History of Lighthouses on Sept. 30

Eric Jay Dolin presents Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse at the Weaver Library on Monday, September 30. His presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m., preceded by a book signing and refreshments, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Author of 15 books, Dolin will bring copies of Brilliant Beacons, as well as a few of his other books for purchase. His most recent book is Left for Dead, a tale of five castaways abandoned on the Falkland Islands.

A best-selling author, Dolin’s books have received many awards and critical acclaim. He grew up near the water and has always loved nature and the ocean. He studied biology and environmental science at Brown University and has a master’s degree in environmental management from Yale and a Ph.D. in environmental policy from MIT.

Dolin has held many jobs focusing on environmental protection. He began writing books because of his love in telling stories and in sharing his love and interest of the ocean. Stories of privateering, pirates, whaling and shipwrecks come to life in in Dolin’s writing. On September 30, he will discuss Brilliant Beacons: a History of the American Lighthouse. He will explore how the birth of the lighthouse parallels the birth and growth of our nation.

Please join us at the Weaver Library on Monday, September 30 from 6:00 - 7:30. The East Providence Public Library and Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse are jointly sponsoring this presentation.