Drive Without Boundaries: The Adventures of Bertha Benz (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781923545182)

In the summer of 1888, Bertha Benz made history by becoming the first person to complete a long-distance journey in an automobile-without permission, without precedent, and without backup. While Carl Benz held the patent, it was Bertha who put his invention to the test, driving over 100 kilometers with her two sons from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back, along dusty roads, steep hills, and skeptical townsfolk. Her trip was more than a mechanical trial-it was a triumph of vision, courage, and resolve.

Drive Without Boundaries tells the remarkable, fact-based story of Bertha's pioneering journey in vivid detail, from the invention of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen to the challenges and breakthroughs she faced on the open road. With a focus on technical accuracy and historical context, this narrative charts Bertha's quiet revolution in a world that was not ready for her-and how her determination launched not only a vehicle, but an entire industry.

Through road maps, roadside repairs, and relentless resolve, Bertha's drive redefined the future of travel, challenged gender norms, and proved that progress often begins not with applause, but with bold, solitary action.