Program

Edward Lodi (author or editor of more than a half dozen books pertaining to King Philip's War) talks about his book, Who When Where in King Philip's War. Lodi spent years researching material for his book, which includes an alphabetical Who's Who of approximately 450 entries (with a brief biographical sketch for each) and an almost day-by-day chronological listing that begins with events leading up to the war and continues until its tragic conclusion. In his talk he gives a brief overview of the war, its causes, its beginnings in Plymouth Colony, its rapid spread throughout New England, and its long-lasting effects on both the English and the Indians. He focuses on various individuals'”men, women, and children, on both sides'”who fought in the war, or were its victims, or who otherwise played significant or memorable roles.