When it comes to Florida history, few books tell the tale like the best-selling novel “A Land Remembered,” written by author Patrick D. Smith. The historical fiction will be brought to life by the author’s son, Rick Smith, on Saturday, January 31st at 2 p.m., when he brings his multimedia show “Florida is a Land Remembered” to the Leesburg Public Library. This program is free & open to the public. Brought to you by the Friends of the Leesburg Library.

Here is your opportunity to get to know the author and his work as Smith’s son, Rick (Patrick D. Smith, Jr.) takes the stage to delight audiences with a stunning multimedia show about his father and the extraordinary experiences which enabled him to write with such authority of Florida pioneers, the Seminoles, migrant workers, “river rats” of Mississippi, the social injustices of the South, World War II, a trip through the Soviet Union, the tragic fate of a champion bull rider and so much more.

Rick doesn’t do this show alone because Patrick Smith makes several video appearances to personally tell fascinating stories about his life and about writing his books.

This program is a sensory delight incorporating over 50 video clips, photos, paintings, music, sound effects and a few jokes to transport you to another place and time. Rick Smith narrates live throughout the show, answers questions and will happily sign your books (even though his Dad wrote them.)

Come by the Leesburg Public Library or call for more information; the Library is located at 100 E. Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748. Call (352)728-9790 or email librarian@Leesburgflorida.gov.