Touring in 1895
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Touring in 1895
In 1895, Annie “Londonderry” Kopchovksy became the first woman to cycle around
the world.
Times have changed, eh?
More about Annie "Londonderry" Kopchovksy:
https://www.annielondonderry.com/
About a documentary film about her in the works:
https://www.spokeswomanproductions.com/home.html
the world.
... packing only a change of underwear and a pearl-handled revolver, Annie Londonderry “sailed away like a kite down Beacon Street,” according to the Boston Evening Transcript.
More about Annie "Londonderry" Kopchovksy:
https://www.annielondonderry.com/
About a documentary film about her in the works:
https://www.spokeswomanproductions.com/home.html
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amazing story, one awesome lady.
Heinz Stücke does something similar to finance his 40 years on the road, he sells little booklets on the street corners with photos of his travels. Sends postcards to people asking for a donation.
She was pretty special.
george
She earned her way selling photographs of herself, appearing as an attraction in stores, and by turning herself into a mobile billboard, renting space on her body and her bicycle to advertisers eager to benefit from this colorful spectacle on wheels.
Heinz Stücke does something similar to finance his 40 years on the road, he sells little booklets on the street corners with photos of his travels. Sends postcards to people asking for a donation.
She was pretty special.
george