Around the World in 1909 - Harriet White Fisher and Her Locomobile
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (827 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1939995078 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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- Tara Baukus Mello, automotive journalist --Our website - American History Press; we are the publishers of this bookBegin-Kruysman does a superb job of recreating Harriet White Fisher s journey around the world on the cusp of the 20th Century, not only capturing Harriet s strength of personality, but also in depicting countries and cultures as they were just before becoming part of the automotive age. Whether you are a world traveler or just want to live vicariously through one, you will find it hard to tear yourself away from this enchanting and vivid account of a woman who literally drove around the world in 1909. Begin-Kruysman has brought history to
In the summer of 1909, an emotionally and physically exhausted industrialist from New Jersey named Harriet White Fisher sought tonic by touring the world in a motorcar. She purchased a state-of-the art Locomobile and embarked on a remarkable journey with her driver, maid, butler and dog, exploring places where no man, woman or domesticated house pet had ever ventured.Whether camping in the wild or relaxing at the posh palaces of royal families, this brave band of unlikely travelers met new challenges on each day of their trip. Called the Anvil Queen, Iron Woman, Princess from the Land of Promise, A Lady of Great Consequence, and the Female Napoleon wherever she went, Harriet and her loyal entourage captured the curiosity and imagination of a fascinated p
"Early automotive history and adventures at it's best!" according to Jason Wolffe. Around the World in 1909 is an absolute gem of a book, written by a new and fresh author, Lisa Begin Kruysman. The journey made by Harriet White Fisher is not only adventurous, but true. A brilliant account of the earliest auto trek across the globe, and the first woman to cross whole continents in a state of the art Locomobile, a car which lived up to it's promise for such an expedition. Over 22,000 miles were driven, a point Mrs. Fisher would likely have made using a well aimed umbrella.This is an adventure no car or travel lover should miss.And what an adventure! The author has fleshed out and captured the Yankee spiri. John A. Miller said Lisa Begin-Kruysman does a fabulous job of describing Harriet White. Lisa Begin-Kruysman does a fabulous job of describing Harriet White Fisher's 1909 automobile ride around the world, recreating her colorful personality and those of her support staff. She richly describes the scenery of each location they visit, blending the fascinating history of exotic locations with the challenges that the trip offered. This is a must read for both the travel and antique automobile enthusiast, as well as the history buff.. Great read. It was so refreshing to read a Eliot A Colon Great read. It was so refreshing to read a story of real people doing amazing things. Well written and researched. I felt like I was along for the journey. highly recommended.
. She is the National Dog Week Blogger and serves on the board of Healing Companions, Inc. Lisa Begin-Kruysman resides in and works from her waterfront community on the New Jersey coastline, with her husband Rich and foster-to-forever dog Teddy always nearby. Best known for her inspirational writing about the dog-human bond, her works of fiction and nonfiction have recei