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Pedestrian feats and hardships of O Leary in 19th century sports
A long narrative profiles James O Leary the famed pedestrian and showman tracing his start in Chicago in 1868 teaching a new public to value walking. It recounts bets, notable walks in New York Philadelphia and London, the grueling six day matches, the difficult footwear, diet during long distances, and the toll on his body as he pursued fame and riches.
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Chicago
City
Walt
Wabash Ave
Penneau
O'Leary
Von
New York
Barnum
John de Witt
American Institute
Phen
Philadelpbis Say
Astene
Tenty
Eli Elen
O'Beary
Pitas Ouary
Niltan Aeiat
Henry Schiwmel
Weston
England
Vn Astley
Sam Hague
St. Jame
Lonton
France
America
Att
Rishman
Agricultural Mall
Cural Street
Bronway
Svill Iti
Joseph Lumbromirski
Mniiies
Quiral
Tip
Bridgeport
Mary
Qsman Pasha
Hawthorne
House of the Seven Gobbins
Lewis
Swan
Billy
Ube