Niagara
Daredevils, Danger and Extraordinary Stories
by Andrew Hind and Maria da Silva
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Niagara Falls has become almost synonymous with the falls themselves, so much so that it overshadows so many of the fascinating events that have taken place. The Niagara region is Ontario’s most historic and is rich with engaging stories---from daredevils to heroics and horrors during the War of 1812, to murder, to technological innovation and the birth of the modern tourist industry, Niagara has seen it all….and more:
• In 1901, Annie Taylor was the first person to go over the falls in a barrel… and survive.
• It is said that the ghost of a headless French soldier haunts the area around Old Fort Niagara
• John “Super Dave” Munday made two successful leaps over the falls. No word yet on a third attempt.
• Countless visitors to Fort George recount tales of spooky happenings each year
• American Kirk Jones was the first stunter in recorded history to jump with nothing but the clothes on his back. He survived the ordeal, but is barred from returning to Canada ever again.
And so much more…
| Price: |
$18.95 
$18.95 |
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| Format: |
Paperback |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-894864-86-2 |
| ISBN-10: |
1-894864-86-7 |
| Page Count: |
256 |
| Dimensions: |
5.25" x 8.25" |
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