Untold Tales of the Boston Irish

The book highlights remarkable yet overlooked Irish figures who significantly influenced Boston's history, such as Patrick Gilmore, the first renowned American bandleader, and Louis Sullivan, the architect behind the skyscraper. It also features intriguing personalities like Patsy Donovan, who discovered Babe Ruth, and Ann Goody Glover, whose story sparked the Salem Witch Trials. Local author Peter Stevens sheds light on these forgotten individuals, revealing their vital contributions to the city's cultural and historical landscape.