- Description: Albert Hamant embarked on a tour of France with his three-wheeled cart, accompanied by Baptiste Souque, who was blind. As with other ventures of this kind, the postcard is headed "United by Misfortune"
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: France, Francia
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Wagon, Carro, Char
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: France, Francia
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Albert Hamant, ex-représentant de commerce, victime du devoir, Tour de France à pied, au nom des camarades - Unis par le malheur
- Description: Ffyona Campbell is an iconic figure in the world of exploration and extreme endeavors. Known for being one of the first women to walk around the world, her journey began in 1983 at just 16 years old. She traversed the deserts of Australia, the rainforests of Africa, and the icy expanses of America. Throughout her journey, Campbell faced incredible challenges, including extreme weather conditions and physical and psychological hardships. Campbell has documented her experiences in various books, offering an intimate glimpse into the trials and joys of long-distance walking
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Scottish, Scozzese, Ecossais
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/515635
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1937511
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Campbell F., Whole Story a Walk Around the World, Firebird Distributing, 1997.
Starting from John O'Groats on the northernmost coast of Scotland in 1983, 16-year-old Ffyona Campbell set out on an epic walk that would take her around the world. Eleven years and 19,586 miles later, she returned to the starting point, having raised £120,000 for charity.
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- Description: In 1933, Captain Al Hansen sailed the route from Oslo to Toronto by boat
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Capt. "Al" Hansen
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Boat, ship, Barca, nave, Bateau
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Atlantic Ocean, Atlantico, Atlantique
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Capt. "Al" Hansen his crew dog "Mate" cat "sailor" from Oslo, Norway at Toronto, 4.26.33
- Description: In 1887, Hugh Callan published a book describing two journeys. The first took him from Germany to the Aegean Sea, while the second allowed him to follow the course of the Rhine River
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: UK, Inglese, Anglais
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Europe, Europa
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Callan H., Wanderings on wheel and on foot through Europe, London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1887.
- Description: In 1930, he traveled from Switzerland to Turkey and back
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On horseback, A cavallo, A cheval
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Europe, Europa
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Schwarz H., Vier Pferde, ein Hund und drei Soldaten: ein ritt nach Stambul und Athen, Rascher, 1937.
It was a special time, an envelope of peace in a war-weary Europe. The 1930s presented a unique opportunity for three wandering Swiss horsemen to journey across a recovering continent, a chance to see the last remnants of nineteenth century village life before it was swept away forever by the horrors of the Second World War.
- Description: In 1985, Rick Hansen crossed 34 states and 4 continents in a wheelchair. During the Man In Motion World Tour, he averaged 85 km per day, covering a total of 40'000 km. His foundation has raised approximately 280 million dollars
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Canada
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Wagon, Carro, Char
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: http://www.rickhansen.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q978803
- Description: Coast-to-coast journey undertaken by Leon Cameron in 1915
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: World's smallest chaffeur
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Car or similar, Mezzi a motore, Moyen motorisé
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Americas, Americhe, Amérique
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Coast to coast and return in 1915. World's Smallest Chauffeur
- Description: In 1912, Carl Kron and Philip E. Campbell traveled the route from Los Angeles to Boston, a 5'000-mile coast-to-coast journey, for a bet of 1'000 dollars
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
- Description: William F. Cooper, also known as Caribou Bill, declared his intention to travel around the world with a sled pulled by dogs
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Caribou Bill
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Sledge, Slitta, Luge
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: -
- Internet: https://localwiki.org/hsl/William_F._Cooper
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: On a World Tour with a Dog Team, New York Times, May 23, 1910.
Bill and his dogs started from Nome in October, 1908, on a four years’ globe-trotting jaunt, and has been since trekking eastward, stopping now and then to rest himself and his animal friends and to have a little fun on the way.
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| Globetrotter contemporanei, Contemporary globetrotters, Globetrotteurs contemporains |
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| Personaggi fittizi, Fictional character, Personnages de fiction |
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