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Sam Patch, the Famous Jumper

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Sam Patch, the Famous JumperThe true history of a legendary American folk hero In the 1820s, a fellow named Sam Patch grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, working there (when he wasn't drinking) as a mill hand for one of America's new textile companies. Sam made a name for himself one day by jumping seventy feet into the tumultuous waters below Pawtucket Falls. When in 1827 he repeated the stunt in Paterson, New Jersey, another mill town, an even larger audience gathered to cheer

The true history of a legendary American folk hero

In the 1820s, a fellow named Sam Patch grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, working there (when he wasn't drinking) as a mill hand for one of America's new textile companies. Sam made a name for himself one day by jumping seventy feet into the tumultuous waters below Pawtucket Falls. When in 1827 he repeated the stunt in Paterson, New Jersey, another mill town, an even larger audience gathered to cheer on the daredevil they would call the "Jersey Jumper." Inevitably, he went to Niagara Falls, where in 1829 he jumped not once but twice in front of thousands who had paid for a good view.

The distinguished social historian Paul E. Johnson gives this deceptively simple story all its deserved richness, revealing in its characters and social settings a virtual microcosm of Jacksonian America. He also relates the real jumper to the mythic Sam Patch who turned up as a daring moral hero in the works of Hawthorne and Melville, in London plays and pantomimes, and in the spotlight with Davy Crockett-a Sam Patch who became the namesake of Andrew Jackson's favorite horse.

In his shrewd and powerful analysis, Johnson casts new light on aspects of American society that we may have overlooked or underestimated. This is innovative American history at its best.



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Hill & Wang
Published: 06/16/2004
ISBN: 9780809083886
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.80d
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My lab loves this carrot, and uses it to retrieve and is not easily destroyed. However, he was able to pull off the leaves the first day. It’s still functional, just know they’re gonna come off if you have a chewer. Purchased based of recommendations for indestructible toys.
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The fabric is a soft Jean material which is nice. It only shrinks a very small amount. It is NOT meant for tall people. I ordered a medium and I’m 5’10 135 lbs and they are high waters unfortunately
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The greenery came off very quickly after a few chews but the orange rubber material, my pup really enjoys. It feels good on her teeth and she will just chew on it for hours.
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This toy lasted us so long! It is durable, the dogs love the squeaker, and they love to try to chew the green leaves.
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Did not last an hour. Leaves destroyed and pieces everywhere.
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Very good dog toy. My dog destroys most “indestructible” dog toys within an hour. This has withstood her every effort. She loves the crinkle and loves the bounce when fetching.
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