Everything about Leatherman Vagabond totally explained
The
Leatherman (ca.
1839 –
1889) was a
vagabond famous for his handmade leather suit of clothes who traveled a circuit between the
Connecticut and
Hudson Rivers from about 1856-1889. Although sometimes identified as Jules Bourglay, his identity remains unknown.
Life
Residing in
rock shelters and "leatherman caves" as they're locally now known,
he stopped at towns along his 365 mile loop once every 34 days for food and supplies. He was dubbed the "Leatherman" as his entire adornment, from hat, scarf, clothes to shoes were handmade of
leather.
Fluent in
French, he communicated mostly with grunts and gestures, rarely using his broken English. When asked of his background, he'd abruptly end the conversation. Upon his death, among his possessions was found a French prayerbook.
Leatherman was quite popular in Connecticut. Reliable in his rounds, people would have extra food ready for him, which he often ate on their doorsteps. Ten towns along the Leatherman's route passed ordinances exempting him from the state "tramp law" passed in 1879. as well as
letterboxes[ near them.
]Popular media
Leatherman inspired a song by Pearl Jam, "Leatherman" (b-side of the single "Given to Fly", from the album Yield)[Further Information]
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