45 pages 1 hour read

Paul E. Johnson

Sam Patch, the Famous Jumper

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2003

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How does the structure of the book reflect the progression and narrative of Sam Patch’s life?

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How did Sam Patch’s career in textile mills—from his early years as a child to his time as a boss spinner—influence his career as a waterfall jumper?

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How did the relationship between people and the environment change in 19th-century America? How does Johnson explain these changes?

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