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Round the World Walker - George M. Schilling
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Round the World Walker - George M. Schilling
Famous American athlete George M. Schilling, who walked around the world for a wager. In nine years he circumnavigated the globe, walking 55, 000 miles having left New York in August 1897 ina newspaper suit and penniless. The only living man (at that point) who had completed this feat. Date: 1906
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Breaking Circumnavigation Miles Record Wager Walker Schilling
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In this photograph, we find the indomitable spirit of George M. Schilling, an American athlete who achieved the extraordinary feat of walking around the world. Taken in 1906, Schilling had embarked on his epic journey nine years prior, leaving New York City in August 1897, penniless and with nothing but a newspaper suit. The audacious adventurer had accepted a wager that he could not walk around the globe, and with unyielding determination, he set out to prove his doubters wrong. Schilling's circumnavigation covered an astonishing 55,000 miles, making him the only living man at that time to have completed such a feat. His journey took him through diverse landscapes and cultures, from the bustling streets of European cities to the remote villages of Asia and the vast expanses of the Australian outback. Despite the challenges he faced, including extreme weather conditions, injury, and financial hardships, Schilling persevered, driven by his unwavering determination and the knowledge that his success would not only prove his worth but also inspire others to push beyond their own limits. This photograph captures a moment in time, a testament to human endurance and the power of the indomitable spirit.
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