"Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume I" by Thomas Stevens is a captivating, late 19th-century account of a daring bicycle journey from San Francisco to Teheran. The story follows Stevens as he pedals his fifty-inch bicycle through varied and vibrant landscapes, from the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains to unknown pathways, facing both the wonders and trials of nature, including muddy roads. He shares witty and detailed descriptions of the scenery, the diverse people he meets, and the difficulties he overcomes, painting an animated picture of his unique and challenging adventure across continents.
Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume I From San Francisco to Teheran
By Thomas Stevens
In the late 19th century, a man sets off on a remarkable bicycle journey from San Francisco to Teheran, braving the elements and encountering diverse cultures along the way.
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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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