author
John R. (John Rogers) Bolles
1810–1895
A New London lawyer, civic leader, and writer, John R. Bolles turned his energy toward poetry, children’s literature, local history, and the defense of religious liberty. His work also helped advance the campaign that brought a U.S. naval installation to southeastern Connecticut.
3 Audiobooks
The Rogerenes: some hitherto unpublished annals belonging to the colonial history of Connecticut
by John R. (John Rogers) Bolles, Anna B. (Anna Bolles) Williams
The Lullaby, with Original Engravings
by John R. (John Rogers) Bolles
The Story of the Two Bulls
by John R. (John Rogers) Bolles
About the author
Born in New London, Connecticut, in 1810, Bolles practiced law and became active in civic and commercial affairs. He was also a farmer, politician, bookseller, and chairman of the New London Navy Yard Committee, helping lead the effort to establish a naval installation on the Thames River.
Bolles published poetry and prose, including Solitude and Society, The Story of the Two Bulls, The Lullaby, The Edelweiss, and a pamphlet promoting New London as a major seaport. His writing combined literary interests with a strong commitment to local history, public life, and religious freedom.
A descendant of both John Rogers and John Bolles, the leading figures of the Rogerene movement, he spent his later years defending their reputation. His historical work, The Rogerenes, was completed with assistance from his niece Anna B. Williams and published after his death in 1904.