Virtual Book Talk: Mavericks: Life Stories and Lessons of History's Most Extraordinary Misfits with Author J. Draper Online
Join us for this book talk with author and TikTok historian J Draper!
Breaking away from history as told through the lens of kings, queens and nobles, J Draper's new book instead lifts the lid on 24 fascinating stories of little-known underdogs, mavericks, trailblazers and oddballs. Through these stories you will meet characters such as:
The Chevalier d'Eon – a fencing master, spy and diplomat who came out as a woman in 18th-century London
Ellen and William Craft – a married couple who made a daring escape from slavery in the American south
Peter the Wild Boy – a child found living in the woods in Germany who was taken to the royal court in England
Caroline Herschel – the first British woman to be paid for scientific work, and a discoverer of comets
- Date:
- Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Time:
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.