Around The World On A Bicycle V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419107665)

Around The World On A Bicycle V1 is a travelogue written by Thomas Stevens, an adventurer who embarked on a journey around the world on a bicycle in the late 1800s. The book is a detailed account of his experiences, covering his journey through America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Stevens' journey was a remarkable feat, as he traveled across rugged terrain and through dangerous territories, encountering various cultures and people along the way. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes he encountered, the people he met, and the challenges he faced. It provides a fascinating insight into the world of travel and adventure in the late 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in history, travel, and cycling. This is the first volume of the two-part series, and it covers Stevens' journey from San Francisco to Teheran.The first thing I come across is a tunnel burrowing through a hill. This tunnel was originally built the proper size, but, after being walled up, there were indications of a general cave-in; so the company had to go to work and build another thick rock-wall inside the other, which leaves barely room for the trains to pass through without touching the sides. It is anything but an inviting path around the hill; but it is far the safer of the two.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Stevens
ISBN-10: 1419107666
ISBN-13: 9781419107665
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 396
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.81d