Tiger Tamer | 5. crazy about wheelbarrows
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The Eccentric Era: Wheelbarrow Pedestrianism and Buffalo Bill
Exploring the peculiar activities of the eccentric era, from bizarre challenges like room isolation to wheelbarrow racing crazes. The chapter delves into the history of wheelbarrow pedestrianism, highlighting the unique figures like Bob Collar and Gordon who undertook extraordinary feats. It also discusses the intersection of Buffalo Bill's Wild Western Campant in London and the fascination with cowboys that followed in Britain.
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