• Description: Peter Jenkins is an American author and adventurer best known for his walking travels across the United States, chronicled in his books "A Walk Across America" and "The Walk West". In 1973, Jenkins set out from the East Coast of the United States, aiming to discover the country and himself. Along the way, he met diverse people, shared stories and cultures, and explored America's varied geography. His journey concluded on the West Coast, leaving a legacy of inspiration for travelers and readers
  • Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
  • Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
  • Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
  • Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
  • Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
  • Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Jenkins_(travel_author) 
  • Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7174968
  • Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Jenkins, Peter. A Walk Across America. New York: Morrow, 1979.
Precursori, Forerunners, Précurseurs
Viaggi stravaganti, Weird travels, Voyages insolites
Globetrotter contemporanei, Contemporary globetrotters, Globetrotteurs contemporains
Personaggi fittizi, Fictional character, Personnages de fiction

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