Who Is The Real Natty Bumppo? | A New York Minute In History

June 05, 2020 00:19:16
Who Is The Real Natty Bumppo? | A New York Minute In History
A New York Minute In History
Who Is The Real Natty Bumppo? | A New York Minute In History

Jun 05 2020 | 00:19:16

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Show Notes

In the second episode of our series: Legends and Lore of the Empire State, A New York Minute In History explores the mystery of the inspiration for Natty Bumppo, one of the most recognizable characters from James Fenimore Cooper’s Leatherstocking Tales series. A trip to Hoosick Falls wouldn’t be complete without a drive down Main […]

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