Birchmore, Fred A.
Around the World on a Bicycle
- ISBN 13:
- 9780820357287
- author:
- Birchmore, Fred A.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University of Georgia Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.59 kg
- Genre:
- Biography,Adventurers & Explorers, Travel,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Around the World on a Bicycle by Fred A. Birchmore recounts an extraordinary journey undertaken in 1935, when the author left his American hometown to continue his studies in Europe. In his free time, he embarked on a solo bicycle tour of the continent, covering over 25,000 miles and visiting forty countries. Birchmore's travels took him through diverse landscapes, from desert valleys to frozen peaks, and introduced him to people from various backgrounds who had never seen a bike or an Anglo-European before. This experience profoundly changed his outlook on strangers, teaching him that there is an innate goodness in human encounters. This remarkable account of endurance and determination offers a unique glimpse into the world on the eve of World War II, highlighting the author's growth and maturation as he navigated unfamiliar cultures and environments.
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