Both Jason Lewis and Erden Eruc, the men who pulled off the first human-powered circumnavigations of the earth (Lewis with help from a partner; Eruc following up with a solo effort), have new books out. is Lewis鈥檚 second installment in his narrative trilogy detailing his 13-year鈥攁nd nearly lethal鈥攑roject. Eruc (国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 2013 国产吃瓜黑料r of the Year) has just released , a large-format photo book chronicling his multi-year 鈥榬ound-the-world journey.
Both men completed full circles around the planet using only human propulsion: no motors, no sails, no aircraft of any kind鈥攋ust muscle, grit, and ingenuity. Their respective voyages included rowing and pedal-boating across the oceans, and cycling, hiking, and even in-line skating across the continents. The distances are almost too massive to fathom; the endurance involved simply off the charts.
Both books delve deeper into the details of their unprecedented voyages. Proceeds for Eruc鈥檚 Journey of a Lifetime will help support about his trip.