From Ocean to Ocean: Across a Continent on a Bicycle by Jerome J. Murif
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"From Ocean to Ocean: Across a Continent on a Bicycle" by Jerome J. Murif is a detailed travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Murif's ambitious journey as he takes on the challenge of crossing Australia from Adelaide to Port Darwin on a bicycle, a feat that appears both daunting and unprecedented. The narrative promises insights into the adventures, challenges, and reflections of a solitary traveler as he navigates
the vast and often unforgiving Australian landscape. The opening of the travelogue presents the author’s initial restlessness and longing for an adventure that would set him apart from the crowd. As Murif grapples with his desire to accomplish something noteworthy, he ultimately resolves to embark on his bicycle journey, openly acknowledging the myriad dangers of such a venture. He details the preparations and considerations that go into safely traversing the continent, including the choice of his bicycle, the collection of necessary supplies, and the necessity of securing signatures as proof of his endeavor. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration filled with personal introspection, the thrill of adventure, and the unpredictable nature of the wilderness that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Murif, Jerome J., 1863-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title |
From Ocean to Ocean: Across a Continent on a Bicycle An Account of a Solitary Ride From Adelaide to Port Darwin |
| Credits |
Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Northern Territory -- Description and travel |
| Subject | South Australia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Cycling -- Northern Territory |
| Subject | Cycling -- South Australia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58206 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58206-1 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 471 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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