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A woman doctor facing a medical diagnosis and financial ruin leaves urban hardship with her husband to return west by tandem bicycle, carrying a small cooking and sleeping outfit and relying on odd jobs and hospitality. The narrative follows their episodic journey through towns and countryside, recounting encounters with unemployment, poverty, humane aid, and the practical challenges of itinerant life. Interwoven are reflections on health, marital partnership, resourcefulness, and the social forces that push people into transient work, presented with pragmatic detail and anecdotal episodes that map survival and self-reliance on the road.

About the Author

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Ethel Lynn

Ethel Lynn is an American author best known for her work "The Adventures of a Woman Hobo," which provides a unique perspective on the life of women in the early 20th century who chose a transient lifestyle. Through her narrative, Lynn explores themes of freedom, societal norms, and the challenges faced by women during this era. Her writing captures the spirit of adventure and resilience, contributing to the literary heritage of women's experiences in a changing world. Lynn's work remains a notable reflection of the complexities of gender and mobility in American history.

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