The book discussion scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25th at the Montgomery County Department of History & Archives, Old Courthouse, 9 Park St., Fonda, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 at 10am. Please call the Department of History & Archives at (518) 853-8186 for further information. The book to be discussed is American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies in the Founding of the Republic (2008) by Joseph J. Ellis. Acclaimed historian Joseph J. Ellis brings his unparalleled talents to this riveting account of the early years of the Republic. The last quarter of the eighteenth century remains the most politically creative era in American history, when a dedicated group of men undertook a bold experiment in political ideals. It was a time of both triumphs and tragedies—all of which contributed to the shaping of our burgeoning nation. Check your local library for available copies or book can be purchased online or at major bookstores.
