Stephen Puleo is an American author, historian, and lecturer known for his narrative nonfiction books that explore significant events and compelling stories from America's past. His works often focus on the immigrant experience, historical episodes in Boston and New England, and the contributions of key individuals to American society. Puleo is recognized for his engaging storytelling and meticulous research, which make historical events accessible and relatable to a wide audience. Among his notable books is "Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919," which recounts the bizarre and tragic molasses tank explosion that struck Boston, and "The Caning: The Assault That Drove America to Civil War," which explores how a violent incident on the Senate floor inflamed sectional tensions in the years leading up to the Civil War.