Story June 12, 1895

Smyrna Times

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Hungarian Walkers, Transcontinental Journey, Geographical Survey, River Crossings, Alligator Escapes

Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware

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What is this article about?

Two educated Hungarians began walking from Argentina on August 2, 1892, to Chicago, gathering data on multiple countries' conditions for a book with adventures. Now in Missouri after swimming 140 rivers and evading alligators, aided by locals despite starting penniless; aim to arrive June 6.

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Two well-educated Hungarians, who started from the Argentine Republic on August 2, 1892, to walk to Chicago, are now as far as Missouri. Their object is to collect data for a work on the geographical, topographical, agricultural, mineral industrial and commercial conditions of the republics of Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and the United States. They will publish a book on these subjects, containing in addition thereto personal experiences and adventures An accurate record is kept of every day's progress, and the data thus collected will be carefully compiled and published. They swam 140 rivers, on several occasions narrowly escaping being devoured by alligators. They started penniless, but people along the route have provided generously for them. They hoped to reach Chicago about June 6

What sub-type of article is it?

Journey Adventure

What themes does it cover?

Exploration Survival Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Hungarian Walkers Transcontinental Journey Geographical Survey River Crossings Alligator Escapes

What entities or persons were involved?

Two Well Educated Hungarians

Where did it happen?

From Argentine Republic Through Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico To Missouri And Chicago

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Key Persons

Two Well Educated Hungarians

Location

From Argentine Republic Through Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico To Missouri And Chicago

Event Date

Started August 2, 1892; Hoped To Reach Chicago About June 6

Story Details

Two Hungarians walk from Argentina to Chicago to collect data on geography, topography, agriculture, minerals, industry, and commerce of multiple countries for a book including personal experiences. They swam 140 rivers, escaped alligators, started penniless but received aid, and keep daily records.