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

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

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In the second episode of 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 Street. […]

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