Traveler, adventurer, and author (1900–1939). Best known today for having swum the length of the Panama Canal. He disappeared at sea while attempting to sail a Chinese junk from Hong Kong to San Francisco. Vintage 6 x 7.75 cardstock head-and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen. Mild edge and corner wear, as well as some scattered light soiling and foxing, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.