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by palmotea 303 days ago
Didn't he work as a tentmaker? Also I'd imagine he got a lot of support along the way.
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swader999 302 days ago
Yes he did and tentmaking was a respectable artisan trade that also likely includes leatherwork and weaving, not just camping tents.
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palmotea 300 days ago
> not just camping tents.

I always assumed it was like tents for vendors at markets, and stuff like that.

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