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The first woman, "conquered" Niagara Falls in 1901 (12 photos)
Niagara conquer it, down a waterfall in a barrel of his own design. Ironically, Annie came out of what is called "unscathed" in the literal and figurative sense, received the descent just trifling head injury, but the mood after the event she was so bad, she said: "It is better I climbed into the mouth of the gun than ever repeat it like that. " Fans of extreme adventure Taylor also warned that they are in any case do not try to repeat her feat, however, it did not help - the glory and the money all want.
Annie Edson Taylor, the image after the shutter
Unfortunately, most Taylor, a former teacher, widow and adventurer, its famous descent of Niagara Falls has not brought any fame or status, not least because it did not have any " External Data "(at the moment the shutter Anne was 60 years old), no charisma, no lucky star. And this despite the fact that their actions it is really out of the ordinary event. Annie oblaposhili closest people, including managing director of Frank Russell, who had fled, taking with him the famous barrel. Unsuccessful searches Frank, as well as barrels, taken from Taylor almost all earned on "descent" money, the rest of her life she spent signing autographs and trying to attract the attention of stupid statements that it is a medium that wants to repeat the descent, to write a book and even to create something incredible. Ended his life in a nursing home without a penny on her grave no dates of birth and death, only the inscription: "Here lies Annie Taylor, the first woman who conquered the Niagara Falls and the rest live».
The famous descent took 24 October 1901. October 22 was tested for durability barrels by its descent from the kitten inside. The kitten is not injured, it can be seen in one of the photos. Annie came up with the design of the barrel in the company with the local cooper, producing a "pack" for beer «Colb», but she did not shine knows what inventions - oak boards, strapped with metal hoops plus mattress lining. To maintain the financial side of the issue Taylor has signed an agreement with Frank Russell, the organizer of all sorts of entertainment activities. Swim date was not chosen by chance - it was then that opens the exhibition in Buffalo, assumed the influx of tourists, and viewing platforms must be packed to capacity. October 8 ready "flotation device" was put in the shop window, "Smith Purser" in the heart of the city, and she Annie right and left, handing out numerous interviews in which she had to answer almost the same question - "Why did you commit suicide? ". It is related to the Taylor prevailed in the minds of the public, but on the other hand, it also fueled interest in the stock, so that in the day "X" the audience was just an incredible amount.
Two boats were taken Taylor and the barrel just above one of Niagara Falls - Horseshoe (height 53 meters). The woman climbed into the barrel, accomplices Cooper established the cap and pumped air into an ordinary bicycle pump. Why give up the air, it is unclear whether it was believed that in too little oxygen for a half-hour visit, or high blood pressure was an additional factor in the survival and maybe ... just poured beer in them, coopers, native company? After the pump hose disconnected and the hole sealed, barrel went to the "free floating", picking up speed in the direction of the waterfall.
Annie Edson Taylor, before descending
Annie Edson Taylor, before descending into a barrel
Annie Edson Taylor, before descending into a barrel
The crowd roared and groaned with delight, the most experienced Frank Russell, who is very well remembered the promise of the American and Canadian authorities to hang it in the case of the death of Taylor. In fact, the penalty for the descent of Niagara Falls has always existed, only "single instance" of the penalty was applied, and if Frank has been a "assisted suicide" - Article pulling on the death penalty. Barrel close to the edge and disappeared in the foam of the waterfall.
At the bottom of her rescuers watched closely, and as soon as the wooden side seemed in sight, they immediately fished pot, opened it and found that the hero of the occasion is in good health, except for a scratch on his temple. All the action took 18 minutes, and at the opening of the barrel took much more time than you'd expect from such a simple procedure. Annie's first words were: "I do not advise anybody to repeat it." Later she told me that in the descent was not anything special - she heard the rising sound of the waterfall, and then felt the fall, after the splashdown of a stroke a few minutes lost consciousness ... Yes, actually, and all.
Barrel Annie Edson Taylor, caught after experimental descent
Despite the hardships the future, a short but delightful moment of glory Taylor still survived. Those who only recently considered the best Annie crazy now longed to see her, to be photographed together, interview or even an autograph. What happened next we already know.
Annie Edson Taylor, the image after the shutter
Unfortunately, most Taylor, a former teacher, widow and adventurer, its famous descent of Niagara Falls has not brought any fame or status, not least because it did not have any " External Data "(at the moment the shutter Anne was 60 years old), no charisma, no lucky star. And this despite the fact that their actions it is really out of the ordinary event. Annie oblaposhili closest people, including managing director of Frank Russell, who had fled, taking with him the famous barrel. Unsuccessful searches Frank, as well as barrels, taken from Taylor almost all earned on "descent" money, the rest of her life she spent signing autographs and trying to attract the attention of stupid statements that it is a medium that wants to repeat the descent, to write a book and even to create something incredible. Ended his life in a nursing home without a penny on her grave no dates of birth and death, only the inscription: "Here lies Annie Taylor, the first woman who conquered the Niagara Falls and the rest live».
The famous descent took 24 October 1901. October 22 was tested for durability barrels by its descent from the kitten inside. The kitten is not injured, it can be seen in one of the photos. Annie came up with the design of the barrel in the company with the local cooper, producing a "pack" for beer «Colb», but she did not shine knows what inventions - oak boards, strapped with metal hoops plus mattress lining. To maintain the financial side of the issue Taylor has signed an agreement with Frank Russell, the organizer of all sorts of entertainment activities. Swim date was not chosen by chance - it was then that opens the exhibition in Buffalo, assumed the influx of tourists, and viewing platforms must be packed to capacity. October 8 ready "flotation device" was put in the shop window, "Smith Purser" in the heart of the city, and she Annie right and left, handing out numerous interviews in which she had to answer almost the same question - "Why did you commit suicide? ". It is related to the Taylor prevailed in the minds of the public, but on the other hand, it also fueled interest in the stock, so that in the day "X" the audience was just an incredible amount.
Two boats were taken Taylor and the barrel just above one of Niagara Falls - Horseshoe (height 53 meters). The woman climbed into the barrel, accomplices Cooper established the cap and pumped air into an ordinary bicycle pump. Why give up the air, it is unclear whether it was believed that in too little oxygen for a half-hour visit, or high blood pressure was an additional factor in the survival and maybe ... just poured beer in them, coopers, native company? After the pump hose disconnected and the hole sealed, barrel went to the "free floating", picking up speed in the direction of the waterfall.
Annie Edson Taylor, before descending
Annie Edson Taylor, before descending into a barrel
Annie Edson Taylor, before descending into a barrel
The crowd roared and groaned with delight, the most experienced Frank Russell, who is very well remembered the promise of the American and Canadian authorities to hang it in the case of the death of Taylor. In fact, the penalty for the descent of Niagara Falls has always existed, only "single instance" of the penalty was applied, and if Frank has been a "assisted suicide" - Article pulling on the death penalty. Barrel close to the edge and disappeared in the foam of the waterfall.
At the bottom of her rescuers watched closely, and as soon as the wooden side seemed in sight, they immediately fished pot, opened it and found that the hero of the occasion is in good health, except for a scratch on his temple. All the action took 18 minutes, and at the opening of the barrel took much more time than you'd expect from such a simple procedure. Annie's first words were: "I do not advise anybody to repeat it." Later she told me that in the descent was not anything special - she heard the rising sound of the waterfall, and then felt the fall, after the splashdown of a stroke a few minutes lost consciousness ... Yes, actually, and all.
Barrel Annie Edson Taylor, caught after experimental descent
Despite the hardships the future, a short but delightful moment of glory Taylor still survived. Those who only recently considered the best Annie crazy now longed to see her, to be photographed together, interview or even an autograph. What happened next we already know.
