Adventures of a Woman Hobo

Adventures of a Woman Hobo

In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked on a formidable journey across the western United States on a tandem bicycle, carefully modified by Dan. This is Ethels captivating account of their 1908 adventure. Be aware, The Adventures Of A Woman Hobo contains historical racial language, recorded as originally written in accordance with LibriVoxs policy - Summary by Brian Fullen.

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July 17, 2025 18 mins
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
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In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played
In the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, young newlyweds Ethel and Dan Lynn began their journey together, eventually settling in Chicago. There, Ethel set up a medical practice while Dan pursued his invention-based business. However, their dream was shattered when the Panic of 1907 ensued, and Ethel was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Advised to return to the healthier Californian climate, the couple embarked...
Mark as Played

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