Leslie Landrigan

For over 13 years, Dan and Leslie Landrigan have been trusted guides to the region's rich tapestry as the publishers behind the New England Historical Society website, exploring every nook and cranny from Maine to Connecticut. Former journalists with deep roots in the region, they bring a reporter's eye for detail and a historian's passion for storytelling to their work.

Having lived and worked in New England for decades, they now split their time between the rugged coast of Stonington, Maine, and the timeless charm of Cape Cod. "How the French Came to New England" marks their 12th book, a testament to their enduring fascination with New England's people, places and past.

Their previous works include acclaimed titles such as “New England's Hidden Past,” “Revolutionary War Sites in New England,” “New England Weather: The Hidden Hand that Shapes History,” “A History of the Irish, As Told By Their Food,” and engaging culinary histories like “Eat Like a President,” “Italian Christmas Cookies” and “Historic Thanksgiving Foods.” “How the French Came to New England” is the second in their series, “Coming to New England,” following their book about Irish immigration.