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Description: Louis Dag, accompanied by Victor Dumont and Baptiste Souque, challenged his physical disability by walking the roads of Europe
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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: Europe, Europa
Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Unis par le malheur - Dag Louis, ex- opticien Dumont Victor, paralysé Souque Baptiste, ex-empl. de commerce

Description: The globetrotter's book narrates her adventure: a solo sailing race around the world
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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: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Autissier I., Sola intorno al mondo, TEA, 2003.

Description: Ivany Janos from Bratislava and Istvian Girardini from Budapest embarked on a world tour by bicycle
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Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Il giro del mondo in bicicletta, le tour du monde avec la biciclette, Reise um die Welt mit Fahrrad, The turn into the world with a bicycle

Description: In 1912, Prof. Damrel embarked on a journey across the North American continent in a cart pulled by five dogs, or wolves as described in the postcard
Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Prof.
Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Wagon, Carro, Char
Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Prof. Jas W. Damrel driving a team of Wolves from Seattle to N.Y. City

Description: Horatio Nelson Jackson, an American physician, is renowned for making the first successful automobile trip across the United States in 1903. This journey from San Francisco to New York City, undertaken with his mechanic Sewall Crocker and a dog named Bud, demonstrated the potential of automobiles and significantly influenced the American car culture
Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Mad Doctor
Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1872-1955
Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Car or similar, Mezzi a motore, Moyen motorisé
Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
Internet: http://www.pbs.org/horatio
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11338080
Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Duncan D., Burns K., Horatio's drive: America's first road trip, Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.

Description: The two Dutch explorers, following a bet, embarked on the challenging task of walking around the world, accompanied by a dog. Like many of their peers, they documented their journey with a "control book" to verify their accomplishments
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Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Netherlands, Olanda, Hollande
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
Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Hollands Globetrotters

Description: In 1911, André Jaeger-Schmidt set a new world record for circumnavigating the globe: 39 days, 19 hours, 42 minutes, and 38 seconds
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Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: France, Francia
Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: ROUND-THE-WORLD TRIP COST $1,426; Jaeger-Schmidt Back in Paris After 39 Days 19 Hours 43 Minutes 37 4-5 Seconds, New York Times, Aug. 27, 1911.

Description: Naomi James made history in 1978 when she became the first woman to single-handedly sail around the world via the Cape Horn route. Setting off from Dartmouth, England, she completed her remarkable journey in 272 days aboard her 53-foot yacht, "Express Crusader." James' voyage was not just a testament to her sailing prowess but also broke the previous record for the fastest solo circumnavigation by a woman. Her achievement was a significant milestone in maritime history, inspiring countless other female sailors to undertake similar challenges. James' journey is documented in her book "Alone Around the World," which details the trials, tribulations, and triumphs she faced during her groundbreaking voyage
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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: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6964651
Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Naomi James, At One with the Sea - Alone Around the World, 1979

Description: Danilo Elia is an Italian journalist, writer, and traveler. He is known for his journeys in a 1973 Fiat '500 R.' In 2005, he left Bari with Fabrizio Bonserio, heading to Beijing, where they arrived after a hundred days. In 2007, he completed a 10'000 km tour around the Mediterranean with Zivile Linkeviciute
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Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Italy, Italia, Italie
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: Various, Diversi, Différents
Internet: http://www.daniloelia.it
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3702171
Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Elia D., La bizzarra impresa, In FIAT 500 da Bari a Pechino, Cda&Vivalda, 2006.

Dag Louis (w1821)