Angus MacAskill

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At 07:25 PM 12/14/2000 -0800, you wrote:
>MacAskill is a hero in Nova Scotia, Canada, where he was known as the "Giant
>MacAskill." His home serves as a "museum," if I recall aright. I bought a
>biography of him (locally published) for the American Antiquarian Society
some
>years ago. Try AAS for the citation. Some Nova Scotia libraries should have
>the book also.
>MAMcCorison
>
>"Kerr, Donald" wrote:
>
>> > Dear Exlibris members
>> > Can anyone provide further biographical details on Angus MacAskill,
>> > strongman, b. 1823 (Western isles) d. 1863 Canada. The Guinness Book of
>> > Records states that he lifted up huge ship anchors. I would also like
>> > details of his other feats of strength. Is there a book out there that I
>> > can be referred to.
>> > This would be very much appreciated.
>> > Sincerely,
>> > Donald Kerr
>> > Printed Collections Librarian,
>> > Special Collections,
>> > Auckland Central City Library,
>> > P.O.Box 4138,
>> > Auckland,
>> > New Zealand
>> > Ph: 09-307-7758; fax: 09-307-7741
>> > email: kerrd@akcity.govt.nz
>> >
>> Please excuse cross posting
>>
>> >
>
>
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