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September 6, 1809
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
Capt. Barclay successfully completes his challenge of walking 1000 miles in 1000 successive hours, one mile per hour, finishing early with ease before a large crowd, securing 16,000 pounds in bets amid total wagers of 100,000 pounds.
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This gentleman yesterday completed his arduous pedestrian undertaking, to walk a thousand miles in a thousand successive hours at the rate of one mile in each and every hour. He had until o'clock P. M. to finish his task but he performed his last mile in the quarter of an hour after three, with perfect ease and great spirits, amidst an immense concourse of spectators.
Capt. Barclay had 16,000l. depending upon this undertaking. The aggregate of the bets is supposed to amount to 100,000l.
This gentleman yesterday completed his arduous pedestrian undertaking, to walk a thousand miles in a thousand successive hours at the rate of one mile in each and every hour. He had until o'clock P. M. to finish his task but he performed his last mile in the quarter of an hour after three, with perfect ease and great spirits, amidst an immense concourse of spectators.
Capt. Barclay had 16,000l. depending upon this undertaking. The aggregate of the bets is supposed to amount to 100,000l.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Pedestrian Feat
Walking Challenge
1000 Miles
Bets
Capt. Barclay
Endurance
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Barclay
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Barclay
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Capt. Barclay walks 1000 miles in 1000 successive hours, one mile per hour, finishing ahead of schedule with ease before spectators, winning 16,000 pounds with total bets at 100,000 pounds.