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Follow on Google News | Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for The Virginia Navy in the RevolutionLocal author, James Tormey, will be available to sign copies of book
Local author, James Tormey, will be available to sign copies of book The Virginia Navy, led by Commodore James Barron, raised more than fifty vessels to aid the fight against the British Empire. The ships kept open vital trade passages to the West Indies that allowed for goods and supplies to reach American shores despite English blockades. Barron defended his birthplace at the Battle of Hampton, suffered near-destruction at the hands of Benedict Arnold and supported the French navy in the decisive victory at Yorktown. Author James Tormey reveals these stories and more in a maritime adventure through the history of the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary era. About the Author: James Tormey served overseas in the US Army Corps of Engineers in Korea, Vietnam, Germany and Panama. He commanded the Norfolk Engineer District, which is responsible for the maintenance of the Harbor of Hampton Roads. He and his wife live in Hampton and are founding directors of the Hampton History Museum Association. His interest in Virginia history led him to write a novel about John Rolfe and a history of St. John's Church in Hampton. Join the author for a signing: Where: Barnes & Noble 5100 Kilgore Avenue Hampton, VA 23666 When: Saturday, July 9th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online. The combination of Arcadia Publishing & The History Press creates the largest and most comprehensive publisher of local and regional content in the USA. By empowering local history and culture enthusiasts to write local stories for local audiences, we create exceptional books that are relevant on a local and personal level, enrich lives, and bring readers closer - to their community, their neighbors, and their past. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com End
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