Book Talk – Faith and Fortune: Henry and Amelia Champlin and America’s Maritime Ascendancy
Join the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for a special book talk with Geoffrey Paul, co-author of Faith and Fortune: Henry and Amelia Champlin and America’s Maritime Ascendancy. Before the talk, explore the exhibition Isaac Sheffield: Portraits from New London’s Whaling Era and see a portrait of children from the Champlin family!
Date: Thursday, December 10
Time: Reception 5:30 pm, Talk at 6pm (galleries will be open prior to the reception to explore the exhibition)
Cost: $5. Books will be available for purchase
RSVP to [email protected] or call 860-443-2545 ext. 2129.
Faith and Fortune: Henry and Amelia Champlin and America’s Maritime Ascendancy
Co-authored by Geoffrey Paul and Steven Ujifusa, Faith and Fortune tells the story of Captain Henry and Amelia Champlin of Essex, Connecticut, whose lives unfolded during a transformative century in American history, from 1780 to 1880. Through the Champlin family’s experiences, the book explores the rise of transatlantic commerce, the New York-to-London packet ship trade, and pivotal events including the War of 1812, the opening of the Erie Canal, and the rise of steamships. At its heart is also the personal story of Henry and Amelia, whose lives were shaped by ambition, devotion, separation, and resilience.
For more information about Faith and Fortune: Henry and Amelia Champlin and America’s Maritime Ascendancy, visit www.faithandfortunebook.com
About Geoffrey Paul
Geoffrey Paul is an Essex, Connecticut native, co-owner of The Griswold Inn, and lifelong student of local history. A former Wall Street executive, he has spent decades researching and preserving the stories, artifacts, and historic properties of Essex and the Connecticut River Valley. A frequent lecturer, Geoffrey has worked with museums and cultural institutions throughout the region. Six years of research with co-author Steven Ujifusa led to Faith and Fortune, a book exploring Connecticut’s role in America’s maritime rise.