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“”Blondin’s daring and cool demeanour made him an instant celebrity – on one [tightrope] crossing, he carried a small cook stove, stopped midway, fried up two omelettes, and lowered them to spectators aboard the Maid of the Mist.”" This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: history, or adventure. From swimmers and jumpers, to tightrope walkers and barrel riders, Niagara Falls has attracted daredevils for almost 200 years. The spectacular falls and dangerous Whirlpool Rapids have inspired men and women to commit daring stunts in search of fame and fortune. Many lived to tell the tale, while others perished in the attempt. Their stories are amazing.
From the Back Cover
Niagara Daredevils – Thrills and Spills over Niagara Falls “”Blondin’s daring and cool demeanour made him an instant celebrity – On one [tightrope] crossing, he carried a small cook stove, stopped midway, fried up two omelettes, and lowered them to spectators aboard the (more…)
Niagara Falls, a city in western New York on the Canadian border, boasts a rich and fascinating history. Known for the size and unique beauty and of its waterfalls, the city played a vital role in the development of hydroelectric power and has long been a tourist attraction for visitors from all over the world.
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About the Author
In Niagara Falls, Daniel M. Dumych explores the cityÂ?s past and presents a record of its changes. This diverse collection of early photographs and vintage postcards illustrates the people, the events, and the everyday scenes that make up Niagara FallsÂ?s story.
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From School Library Journal
Gr 1-3-According to an author’s note about this story’s origins, Charles endows her retelling with the strong, compassionate heroine of the Iroquois version rather than the passive girl of European renditions. Lelawala’s Seneca tribe, situated by the Niagara River, has been prosperous for as long as memory. When sickness strikes, Lelawala’s mother, wife of the chief, is among its many victims. Thinking that Hinu, the thunder god, is angry with them, the people send canoes filled with offerings over the great falls to his cave behind them. But the sickness persists. When Lelawala overhears the tribal leaders pondering sacrificing one of their people to Hinu, she volunteers herself. The depictions of people are inexpert, but the author/illustrator excels in capturing the roiling, pounding water, especially as the girl is thrown from her canoe and carried down the falls. She learns that the great god is powerless to fight a horned snake poisoning t (more…)
