The Forgotten Heroine of Niagara 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. "A portrait of a woman so achingly intimate it will linger long in your memory." -Joyce Carol ...
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The Forgotten Heroine of Niagara 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. "A portrait of a woman so achingly intimate it will linger long in your memory." -Joyce Carol Oates
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. Inscribed by Author. Signed (inscribed) by author w/ separate note. Fine/Fine Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear-contains no tears or chips or other damage. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: New York; Inscribed by Author. ISBN: 0807068527. ISBN/EAN: 9780807068526. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 14278.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. First edition. 110 [1]pp. Fine in a near fine sunned spine dustwrapper. The story of Annie Taylor's barrel dive into Niagara Falls through use of poems.
