"Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II" by Thomas Stevens is a 19th-century travel story where the author pedals from Teheran to Yokohama. The book follows his rigorous trip, displaying the varied lands and cultures he encounters while crossing Persia, Afghanistan, and more. Stevens, being a brave explorer, gives special details about the places he sees and people he meets, also showing the problems he overcomes during the journey. Beginning in spring 1886, Stevens gets ready to leave Teheran after an easy winter, thinking about the changing weather and nature's beauty as he plans his trip to the Pacific Coast through Turkestan and Southern Siberia. He says goodbye to friends and experiences Teheran's culture, noticing the strange actions and humor about clothing. As he rides towards Meshed, he runs into difficult roads and harsh weather, staying positive and excited to record his adventures in unknown lands.
Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama
By Thomas Stevens
Embark on a thrilling two-wheeled adventure across continents, where a lone cyclist braves treacherous terrains and bizarre encounters in pursuit of circling the globe.
Summary
About the AuthorThomas Stevens was the first person to circle the globe by bicycle. He rode a large-wheeled Ordinary, also known as a penny-farthing, from April 1884 to December 1886. He later searched for Henry Morton Stanley in Africa, investigated the claims of Indian ascetics and became manager of the Garrick Theatre in London.
Thomas Stevens was the first person to circle the globe by bicycle. He rode a large-wheeled Ordinary, also known as a penny-farthing, from April 1884 to December 1886. He later searched for Henry Morton Stanley in Africa, investigated the claims of Indian ascetics and became manager of the Garrick Theatre in London.
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