As part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration the Descendants of Whaling Masters, will be presenting a dramatic reading from Whaling Letters (formerly My Dear Husband.) Published by DWM, the book is a stirring collection of real-life correspondences between whaling captains and their wives and other letters that were written back and forth during whaling voyages.
The reading will take place at Gallery X, 169 William Street, New Bedford from 7 p.m to 8:30 p.m. on Fri., 9/13. The dramatic interpretation composed of poignant and compelling excerpts from Whaling Letters will be performed in period costume by actors Paul Sardinha and Lucy Bly. Light refreshments will be served following the performance.
General admission is $10 at the door. Books will be available for purchase. The 116 page volume of Whaling Letters includes 25 photographs and retails for $16.95.
For more information about Descendants of Whaling Masters, write to: P.O. Box 3026, New Bedford MA 02741. Call 508-993-1999 or 508-994-3087 or visit our website www.whalingmasters.org.
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