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.
The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring! Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic! A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app – it's revitalizing. ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. 📱 My pocket-sized library – this app makes reading accessible anytime, anywhere! 📚📱
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. I can't imagine my daily activities without this app – it's the perfect way to stay engaged and informed. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers.
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