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Author: Chris Van Allsburg

📘 Queen of the Falls by Chris Van Allsburg

When the 1901 charm school she runs shuts down, Annie Edson Taylor seeks a new way to earn money. Inspired by the crowds that flock to Niagara Falls each summer, she designs a barrel to ride the waters. As the first woman to make the descent solo, Taylors daring journey captures the spirit of early‑1900s adventure and the determination of a 62‑year‑old woman chasing her dream.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Chris Van Allsburg

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