In the process of rewriting A Peddler's Journey REDUX we delved ever deeper into the psyche of Harry Jacobs. For another three years after releasing the first edition, we dug deeper into his motivations, unraveling the inner workings of his mind, and grasping the essence of his actions were pivotal.

 

With many more stories uncovered and additional documents discovered I felt it necessary to completely strip down the story and rewrite the entire biography of this amazing pioneer.​

This step was an absolute necessity, setting the stage for breathing additional life into his six-decade-old narrative. The subsequent challenge entailed maintaining fidelity to his original words while acknowledging that, being a first-generation American without a writer's background, his prose would need refinement.

 

Furthermore, ensuring factual accuracy was imperative, recognizing that recollections from a 72-year-old memory could potentially warp reality. Intriguingly, our investigation unearthed that Harry's modesty had led him to downplay his own achievements.

 

Spanning a comprehensive six-year research endeavor utilizing resources like newspapers.com and our extensive My Heritage and Ancestry family trees, coupled with insights from his living grandchildren, we unraveled a treasure trove of information about Harry.

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As time advanced and technology enabled a more copious flow of data, additional narratives surfaced—ones absent from his book or reduced to mere sentences that demanded inclusion in his odyssey.

 

Remarkable anecdotes such as dinners with two Presidents, his honorary Colonel title, friendships with Senators, Governors, and a plethora of untold stories emerged.

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We trust that you will find Harry's story as captivating as we did. We are committed to sharing more photographs and tales through our blog.

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Jeffrey Slater