This novel-in-verse tells the fascinating story of Annie Taylor, who, in 1901, became the first person to plunge over the brink of Niagara Falls in a barrel. But as Joan Murray reveals, America didn't know what to do with a mature and self-possessed heroine: Annie Taylor, as an 'older woman, ' was rejected and exploited and finally eclipsed by the man who repeated her stunt ten years later.
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This novel-in-verse tells the fascinating story of Annie Taylor, who, in 1901, became the first person to plunge over the brink of Niagara Falls in a barrel. But as Joan Murray reveals, America didn't know what to do with a mature and self-possessed heroine: Annie Taylor, as an 'older woman, ' was rejected and exploited and finally eclipsed by the man who repeated her stunt ten years later.
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Add this copy of Queen of the Mist: the Forgotten Heroine of Niagara to cart. $4.83, fair condition, Sold by GoodwillVSB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxnard, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Beacon Press.
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Good. Shows minimal wear such as frayed or folded edges, minor rips and tears, and/or slightly worn binding. May have stickers and/or contain inscription on title page. No observed missing pages.
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NF. Smooth green wraps with b/w photo of subkject to front, 8vo. 3rd printing. 111pp. Poem, based on the life of Annie Taylor, the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. NF. Miniscule spots of edgewear to spine ends at rear hinges. Inscribed, dated and signed by author on half-title page, signed by author on title page.
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