Description
BY CAR ACROSS THE CONTINENTS
Book Summary
This book recounts the extraordinary journey of Clärenore Stinnes, who in 1927 set out on a trip around the world by car. Accompanied by a photographer and two mechanics, she traveled nearly 50,000 kilometers over more than two years, turning her adventure into a publishing phenomenon of the time. A unique chronicle of exploration, endurance, and pioneering spirit that continues to fascinate travel lovers.
What is it about?
On May 25, 1927, Clärenore Stinnes began an unprecedented feat: circling the globe by car. With the backing of motor giants like Adler, Bosch, and Aral, she departed aboard an Adler Standard 6. She was accompanied by Carl-Axel Söderström, a photographer she had met just two days earlier and whom she would marry upon her return, and two mechanics in a second vehicle loaded with spare parts. For more than two years, they crossed continents, overcame all kinds of obstacles, and experienced countless adventures until their triumphant entry into Berlin on June 24, 1929. The account of this feat became a bestseller of its time.
Main Topics
- Adventure and exploration in the automobile era
- Long-distance travel and human endurance
- History of motoring and engineering
- Tales of 20th-century pioneer travelers
- Overcoming geographical and personal limits
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers passionate about travel literature, automotive history, and exploration chronicles. It will also interest those looking for true stories of female determination and epic adventures in the interwar context.
What this book offers
- A direct testimony of one of the first trips around the world by car
- A unique perspective on the geography and cultures of the 1920s
- A story of personal growth and teamwork under extreme conditions
- A historical document on the evolution of the automobile and travel
- An immersive narrative that combines adventure, romance, and discovery
Technical Sheet
- Author: Clärenore Stinnes
- Publisher: Proyectos Editoriales Casiopea, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Travel literature
- Collection: Personal accounts
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2016
- Number of pages: 153
- Weight: 420 g
Editorial Review
This edition recovers a forgotten classic of travel literature that deserves to be rediscovered. Clärenore Stinnes' feat is not only a milestone in the history of motoring but also a vibrant and human tale that connects with the adventurous spirit of any era. A recommended read for those who value authentic stories of exploration and triumph.