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People - Abbott, Francis (Hermit of Niagara), undated

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Identifier: gphc.ab.90

Scope and Contents

One matted print of a lithograph by A. Miel with the caption "They bore the weary dead back to his desolate cottage" and the writing: "The body of Francis Abbott in his hut…" Abbott was known as the Hermit of Niagara.

1800s-era print of an etching by A. Mies of Francis Abbott (The Hermit of Niagara) on his deathbed.

Dates

  • undated

Extent

From the Collection: 16.0 Linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Repository

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