The Kite that Bridged Two Nations : Homan Walsh and the First Niagara Suspension Bridge
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1590789385
ISBN-13
9781590789384
Publisher
Astra Publishing House
Imprint
Boyds Mills Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 1st, 2013
Print length
40 Pages
Weight
454 grams
Dimensions
28.70 x 22.60 x 0.90 cms
Ksh 3,050.00
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Presents a fictionalized version of the story of a young man who won a contest by flying his kite across Niagara Falls and inspired the construction of the first bridge across the span, connecting Canada and the United States.
This soaring and poetic picture book is based on the true story of Homan J. Walsh, an ordinary boy born in Ireland and raised in Niagara Falls, NY. In 1848, Homan entered a kite-flying contest. The winners kite string would span Niagara Falls and bridge the United States and Canada. Despite biting cold and strong winds and against tremendous odds, Homan Walsh won the contest, earning him a place in history. His success also lead to the building of the first suspension bridge across the Falls, linking the two neighboring countries. Author Alexis ONeill and illustrator Terry Widener worked closely with experts on both sides of the Falls, and the book includes authors note, timeline, bibliography and further resources.
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