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 have become my go-to gift for friends – and they all love it! The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic.
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files. Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience.
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. 🔥 Elevating my reading routine to new heights – this app is a real page-turner! 📚🚀 Audiobooks made delightful – this app's usability is a breath of fresh air. I'm on a literary adventure wherever I go, all thanks to this app. Its extensive format support and effortless navigation make audiobook listening a breeze. 🌟📚
🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. 📚🔥 💃 Dancing through chores with audiobooks – this app turns cleaning into a lively and literary affair! 🎶📚 ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback.
This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. This app has made waiting in lines and queues an opportunity for exploration and enjoyment. Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
🚶♂️🌟 Embracing audiobooks as my companions during leisurely walks – nature and narratives, a perfect match! 🚶♂️🎧 My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata.
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