- Description: John Albert Krohn, also known as “Colonial Jack” and “Sailor Jean”, left a significant mark in the history of adventurous travel with his journey around the United States. He pushed a cart along the entire perimeter of the country, an undertaking that began in Portland, Maine, in 1908, and led him to cover 9,024 miles. During this adventure, Krohn wore out 11 pairs of shoes, 121 pairs of socks, and three tires, demonstrating remarkable tenacity and endurance. He completed his journey by returning to his starting point after 357 days of walking—a triumphant return that marked the end of a journey that had captured the imagination of many. The determination and perseverance shown by Krohn were further amplified by the publication of his travel journal, in which he shared not only the challenges and hardships encountered along the way, but also the joys and discoveries made on the road
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Colonial Jack; Sailor Jean
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1873-1956
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
- Internet: http://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/colonial-jacks-9024-mile-walk-around-america/
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Krohn J. A., The walk of Colonial Jack: a story of a long distance walker, Printed by the Winchester Star, 1910. Hyder W. D., In His Shoes, The True Story of Sailor Jean and Colonial Jack, Numismatist, 2008.
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Colonial Jack is walking and pushing his sphinx around the border of the United States, a distance of 9,000 miles, in 400 days (except sundays), starting from Portland, Me, June 1, 1908, and ending in Porland, Me
I had observed that most people who wrote stories of travel journeyed over the country in firstclass coaches. They visited only the great cities and points of known interest. . . . Their stories are of beaten paths and, dress them as artistically and originally as they may, they are only telling a tale that has been told. While making no particular claim to superiority in writing, I thought by assuming the garb of a sailor and traveling as one of the plain, everyday toilers I could get closer to nature and her children and tell a story of our country such as had never been told.
Krohn, John Albert. The Walk of Colonial Jack; a Story of a Long-Distance Walker. Keane, N.H.: Printed by the Cheshire republican, 1910.
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