History Fort Lauderdale, 219 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale will present a free book signing and meet & greet with author John Bailey on March 18 from 1 – 3 p.m.

His appearance is part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a meet the author monthly series that offers literary and history enthusiasts a chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and have them signed.

A New River Runs Through It is an exciting, comprehensive story of a river and the city that grew up along its banks. Beginning with the legend of how the river acquired its name, this narrative brings to life the story of the rugged men and women who settled along it and built the city of Fort Lauderdale into a world class international business and financial center. It ends with the latest events: the recent expansion of rail commuter service, the city’s management of the Covid-19 pandemic, and a look forward to our future. The book is available on Amazon.com and at History Fort Lauderdale’s Museum Shop.

In 1946, at the age of nine, John Bailey arrived at the New River with his parents. He attended several of the area’s different schools – West Side, Davie, Naval Air, Central, and Fort Lauderdale High School. Through his various local teachers, Bailey developed an abiding interest in his hometown. Many of his personal experiences of growing-up and living along the River are sprinkled throughout this book.  His previous best selling history books include Sentinel of the Jersey Cape, The Story of the Cape May Lighthouse; Cape Island, The Jewel of the Jersey Shore, and Juet’s Journal, Henry Hudson’s Explorations on the Half Moon.

Guests may RSVP at bit.ly/HFLFloridaScribesBailey2023.