Book Talk with Boston Globe Reporter Mark Arsenault on The Imposter’s War [FREE]
Wednesday, April 27th, 6 p.m.
Aldrich House (110 Benevolent St., Providence, RI 02906)
Pulitzer Prize Winner Mark Arsenault to Discuss Latest Work
The Imposter’s War explores legacy of Providence Journal Editor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Historical Society will host Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mark Arsenault on Wednesday, April 27th, at 6 p.m., with a program exploring the shocking history of the espionage and infiltration of American media during World War I and the man who exposed it.
Arsenault will discuss his newest book The Imposter’s War in which he uncovers the story of Providence Journal Editor John Revelstoke Rathom and his attempts to expel German diplomats and expose sensational plots of espionage and intrigue—or so he claimed. The tale deepens with accounts of false identity and fraud. The program will be hosted at the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Aldrich House in Providence. Tickets are free and are available at rihs.org
Arsenault has covered national politics and gambling with the Providence Journal and worked on Spotlight Team investigations as a staff reporter for the Boston Globe, which won a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing. This is his first nonfiction book.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future.
Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st-century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest.
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent St., Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website: rihs.org. Follow the RIHS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.