I want to thank Hyla Lipson, Executive Director of the Grants Pass Museum in Grants Pass Oregon for having me at their June “Meet the Author” event June 18, 2017. I had a fantastic time. The presentation went flawlessly, and although the attendance was low (only 12 due to fathers day and it was incredibly hot!), all attendants had wonderful things to say about my presentation and book. I am thrilled that each and every one purchased my book, “Dearest…
I’ll be giving a powerpoint presentation at the Historical Society of Ocean Grove in New Jersey, about Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet (1907-1909), featured in my book “Dearest Minnie, a sailor’s story.” Stop by and say Hello!
SF Bay Area Post Card Club, June speaker is Leslie Compton on the Great White Fleet. Leslie will present Teddy Roosevelt’s GWF through her latest book, “Dearest Minnie, A Sailor’s Story”, focusing on the American Fleet’s visit to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Travel with Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet Travel with Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet of sixteen battleships as they cruised around the world, the first fleet to do so. This documented event is only a couple of paragraphs in most history books. Students will learn about the battleships, the reason for the cruise, the political climate, the animals aboard, the entertainment at each port and aboard ship, and the unexpected mishaps. This is a lecture course that will highlight over 200…
Leslie Compton, an author of non-fiction and memoirs. Travel with a sailor around the world on the USS Virginia with Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet in 1907-1909. This story is told through letters and 200+ postcards. After 6 years of research, Dearest Minnie, will be available in 2017.