# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Journey Begins - A Novel by Cynthia Elder
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Journey Begins by local author Cynthia Elder is an historical novel set in West Barnstable in 1830 and carries through the Great Age of Sail and the Civil War years.  Seen through the eyes of lighthouse keeper Joseph Nickerson and members of the Jenkins and Fish families whose livelihoods are tied to the sea, the story follows young James Jenkins as he travels the world as a sailor.  Separated for years from his family, James binds himself to them through letters that span the vastness of oceans and time.  The characters’ words are captured from ship’s logs, letters, and personal journals and form the basis of the fascinating glimpse of the seafaring lives of the families.

Author Cynthia Elder will discuss her research and her writing process.  Books will be available for purchase and signing.

This program is free and open to the public.  No reservations are required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/the-journey-begins-a-novel-by-cynthia-elder/200029307266029
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Portsmouth
- **state**: RI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2658 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02871
- **lat**: 41.602
- **long**: -71.24882
- **full address**: 2658 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02871

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Portsmouth Free Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/portsmouth-free-public-library/20641485)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2658 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02871
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Portsmouth Free Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Journey Begins - A Novel by Cynthia Elder ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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