National Award-Winning Author, Nathaniel Philbrick, will discuss his newest book, THE RUSH at Spinner Publications Celebrates 45 Years “Author Talk”
On Wednesday, November 18, 2026, Spinner Publications will host author Nathaniel Philbrick, author of IN THE HEART OF THE SEA and MAYFLOWER at the Steeple Playhouse, 159 William Street, New Bedford, MA, from 6pm to 8:30pm. Philbrick will introduce his newest book, THE RUSH: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World, a captivating novel about how California’s Gold Rush lit the long fuse to civil war and forged the modern United States. This engaging and informative talk will begin with beverages and hors d’oeuvres and conclude with a Q&A session with the audience. Copies of THE RUSH will be available for purchase and signing. Steeple Playhouse is a vibrant, community-focused performing arts center located in the heart of historic downtown New Bedford. It is housed inside the former First Baptist Church, a significant 1829 Greek Revival structure. Historically, this building is famous as the birthplace of Robert's Rules of Order (drafted by Henry Martyn Robert). Tickets are $40. Seating is limited. Reservations can be made through Paypal https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/F95PKDT26PKUJ. Or reserve your tickets by calling the Spinner office at 508-994-4564. www.spinnerpub.com In THE RUSH, Nathaniel Philbrick follows the gold as it moves from riverbed to countinghouse […]