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Jason Lewis

    September 13, 1967

    Jason Lewis is an acclaimed adventurer and author whose work champions global sustainability. He is recognized as the first person to circumnavigate the Earth solely by human-powered means, completing a thirteen-year journey across five continents and oceans using methods such as walking, cycling, and rowing. Hailed as a landmark achievement, his expedition involved an incredible diversity of travel methods. Lewis has also set additional records for human-powered crossings of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, establishing himself as a compelling speaker and advocate for sustainable exploration.

    Die Expedition
    The Seed Buried Deep (the Expedition Trilogy, Book 2)
    Dark Waters (the Expedition Trilogy, Book 1)
    • 2015

      Allein mit Muskelkraft 74842 Kilometer: Jason Lewis umrundet auf einer epischen Reise in mehr als 13 Jahren den Globus. Sein Abenteuer führt ihn im Pedalboot über den Atlantik und auf Inlineskates durch die USA, mit dem Fahrrad ins Outback und im Kajak auf den Nil. Weder Piraten noch Krokodile, Krankheiten oder schwere Unfälle können ihn dabei stoppen. Packend und mit brillantem Humor erzählt der sympathische Brite von seiner Rekordexpedition, dem Leben jenseits gesellschaftlicher Tretmühlen und einem bewussten Umgang mit unserem Planeten. Ein Meilenstein der Reiseliteratur in zwei attraktiven Bänden.

      Die Expedition
    • 2013

      After a devastating hit-and-run accident leaves him with shattered legs, adventurer Jason Lewis faces the daunting challenge of recovery and the uncertainty of whether he will walk again. Despite the odds, he is determined to complete his journey across North America on inline skates, showcasing resilience and the human spirit in the face of adversity. The narrative explores themes of perseverance and the will to overcome life's obstacles.

      The Seed Buried Deep (the Expedition Trilogy, Book 2)
    • 2012

      The narrative follows an adventurer who endures a series of harrowing experiences across the globe, including a crocodile attack in Australia, blood poisoning in the Pacific, and malaria in Indonesia and China. His perilous journey also includes surviving acute mountain sickness in the Himalayas, a near-fatal car accident in Colorado, and wrongful imprisonment for espionage in Sudan. Each challenge showcases his resilience and determination in the face of life-threatening situations.

      Dark Waters (the Expedition Trilogy, Book 1)