Leatherman (vagabond)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/leatherman--vagabond-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Leatherman (vagabond) known for?Wearing a unique, handmade suit constructed entirely of leather
2. What is the travel route?A consistent 365-mile circuit through western Connecticut and eastern New York
3. What is the period of activity?Approximately 1857 to 1889
4. What was the Leatherman's special suit made of?He wore a suit made of many pieces of leather stitched together, giving him protection from the weather.
5. How far did the Leatherman travel each year?He walked a 365‑mile circuit that took him around the northeastern United States.

Vagabond: A person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home or job, often living by their wits.
Circuit: A regular, repeating route or path, often followed for a specific purpose or by a specific individual.
Enigma: A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Folklore: The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through generations by word of mouth.