BCHS Lecture Series

Around the World in 1909

October 15, 2015, Thursday, 7 pm

Brick Township author, Lisa Begin-Kruysman, will discuss her latest title Around the World in 1909: Harriet White Fisher and Her Locomobile (American History Press) on Thursday evening, October 15th at (Time and location)    

Around the World in 1909 chronicles the remarkable journey of the fiery and intrepid New Jersey anvil industrialist, Harriet White Fisher, who set her sights on experiencing the world in a motor car. In July of 1909, after purchasing a state-of-the art Locomobile, Fisher embarked on an incredible journey accompanied by her driver, Harold Brooks, British butler Albert, Italian maid Maria, and a young Boston bull terrier named Honk-Honk.

During the course of their 13-month long, 22,000 mile voyage, Fisher and her companions explored remote corners of the earth where no man, woman or domesticated house pet had ever ventured. Whether camping in the wilds of India, or relaxing in the posh palaces owned by royal dignitaries, this brave band of unlikely travelers met new challenges during each leg of their trip. Called the Anvil Queen, Woman Ironmaster, Princess from the Land of Promise, A Lady of Great Consequence, and the Female Napoleon, wherever Harriet went, she and her loyal entourage captured the curiosity and imagination of a fascinated public, attracting legions of fans and friends and opening the minds, hearts and highways on four continents.

Meet in the Steuben House, 1209 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661. Refreshments available at the free Thursday lecture series.