An Evening with J. Kevin Graffagnino - Ira Allen: A Biography

Join author J. Kevin Graffagnino at Phoenix Books in Burlington to learn about the subject of his new book, . Kevin will talk about Ira Allen's complicated legacy and his role in the formation of Vermont, and will sign copies of the book.

Land speculator, revolutionary, pamphleteer, politician, and empire builder, Ira Allen was a key figure on the Green Mountain frontier. In a remarkable Vermont pioneer generation that included such noteworthy leaders as Ethan Allen, Thomas Chittenden, Moses Robinson, Isaac Tichenor, and Stephen Row Bradley, Allen stood out for his extraordinary energy, vision, and accomplishments. Allen helped create and sustain the independent State of Vermont; held such important state offices as treasurer, surveyor general, and member of the Governor’s Council; published hundreds of pages defending Vermont against a host of internal and external enemies; and represented Vermont in negotiations with the British Empire, other American states, and Congress.

J. Kevin Graffagnino’s biography ably details Ira Allen’s extraordinary life. As the first published examination of Allen’s career in nearly a century, this book shines new light on Allen and his prominent role in Vermont’s formative decades.

DATE: Tuesday, October 1st, 7PM

LOCATION: Phoenix Books Burlington, 89 Church Street, downtown Burlington

TICKETS: $3. Your ticket comes with a coupon for $3 off one of the featured author's books. Coupons expire at closing the evening of the event. Tickets can be purchased at the registration link below, or at the door.

BOOKS: Signed copies of Ira Allen: A Biography will be available at the event.

Host or Publisher Phoenix Books