Friday, 17 April 2015

Don't Call Them Bums: The Unsung History Of America's Hard-Working Hoboes

image credit Library of Congress

When you think of a hobo, do you picture a lazy derelict in the alley, passed out from drinking too much whiskey? But hoboes like to distinguish themselves from other wanderers by the fact they put in hard work to earn their keep.

Collectors Weekly delves into the storied history of American hoboes - their roots, their ethical code, their lingo and hieroglyphs, their freighthopping secrets, and their favorite town where they still congregate.

(thanks Lisa)

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