Listen to Around the World on a Bicycle by Fred A. Birchmore
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
This classic, once hard-to-find travelogue recalls one of the very first around-the-world bicycle treks. Filled with rarely matched feats of endurance and determination, Around the World on a Bicycle tells of a young cyclist's ever-changing and maturing worldview as he ventures through forty countries on the eve of World War II. It is an exuberant, youthful account, harking back to a time when the exploits of Richard Byrd, Amelia Earhart, and other adventurers stirred the popular imagination. In 1935 Fred A. Birchmore left the small American town of Athens, Georgia, to continue his college studies in Europe. In his spare time, Birchmore toured the continent on a one-speed bike he called Bucephalus (after the name of Alexander the Great's horse). A born wanderer, Birchmore broadened his travels to include the British Isles and even the Mediterranean. After a lengthy, unplanned detour in Egypt, Birchmore put his studies on hold, pointed Bucephalus eastward, and just kept going. From desert valleys to frozen peaks, from palace promenades to muddy jungle trails, Birchmore saw it all on his eighteen-month, twenty-five-thousand-mile odyssey. Some of the people he encountered had never seen a bike--or, for that matter, an Anglo-European. As a good travel experience should, Birchmore's trip changed his outlook on strangers. Always daring, outgoing, and energetic, he now saw an innate goodness in people. In between bone-breaking spills, wild animal attacks, and privation of all kinds, Birchmore learned that he had little to fear from human encounters. That he traveled through a world on the brink of global war makes this lesson even more remarkable--and timeless.
Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. 🎉 Unveiling the joy of reading once again – this app is my gateway to literary wonders! 📚🔓
🧘♀️☕ Savoring moments of tranquility with a cup of tea and captivating tales! 🍵📖 ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars!
The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. Audiobooks on this app have transformed my daily routines into engaging experiences. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient.
Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices. 🎉 Rekindling my literary flame – this app has brought back the joy of reading in a whole new format. 📖🚀 🌟 Simplifying my reading routine – this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. 📚✨ The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
🧘♂️ Finding serenity through the soothing tones of audiobooks – mindfulness and stories in perfect harmony. 🧘♂️🎧 I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now