Around the World on Wheels, for The Inter Ocean The Travels and Adventures in Foreign Lands of Mr. and Mrs. H. Darwin McIlrath

"Around the World on Wheels, for The Inter Ocean" by H. Darwin McIlrath is a captivating late 19th-century travel story detailing the remarkable cycling journey of Mr. and Mrs. McIlrath as they pedal more than 30,000 miles around the world discovering new lands and cultures. Starting in Chicago, the book follows their ambitious tour and documents their experiences and also the different people and places they encounter. The narrative begins with local cyclists rallying around the couple as they enthusiastically begin their adventure. Early challenges like weather and brushes with the law, such as getting arrested for riding on sidewalks, set the stage for a story filled equally with lighthearted moments and difficult obstacles. This book explores the joys and hardships of their journey as they make their way toward far-off lands.