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Title:
Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume I
From San Francisco to Teheran
Note: Reading ease score: 40.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Summary: "Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume I" by Thomas Stevens is a travelogue written during the late 19th century. The narrative recounts the author's ambitious and adventurous journey as he cycles across a range of diverse landscapes, starting from San Francisco and aiming to reach Teheran. This book primarily portrays Stevens's experiences and the myriad encounters he faces while traversing cities, mountains, and deserts of varying cultures and atmospheres. The beginning of this travelogue introduces readers to the picturesque beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the lush landscapes of California. Thomas Stevens sets off on his journey with a unique fifty-inch bicycle, embarking on his ambitious expedition on April 22, 1884. He describes his initial day of travel with detailed imagery, capturing the natural wonders and challenges of the terrain. As he navigates through uncharted pathways and experiences the elements of nature, he mixes humor with the hardships he faces, such as muddy roads and odd encounters with local inhabitants. His reflections on the scenery, people, and obstacles provide a vivid backdrop for what promises to be an extraordinary adventure across continents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stevens, Thomas, 1854-1935
EBook No.: 5136
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 217
Language: English
Subject: Voyages around the world
Subject: Stevens, Thomas, 1854-1935 -- Travel
Subject: Bicycle touring
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume I
From San Francisco to Teheran
Note: Reading ease score: 40.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Summary: "Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume I" by Thomas Stevens is a travelogue written during the late 19th century. The narrative recounts the author's ambitious and adventurous journey as he cycles across a range of diverse landscapes, starting from San Francisco and aiming to reach Teheran. This book primarily portrays Stevens's experiences and the myriad encounters he faces while traversing cities, mountains, and deserts of varying cultures and atmospheres. The beginning of this travelogue introduces readers to the picturesque beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the lush landscapes of California. Thomas Stevens sets off on his journey with a unique fifty-inch bicycle, embarking on his ambitious expedition on April 22, 1884. He describes his initial day of travel with detailed imagery, capturing the natural wonders and challenges of the terrain. As he navigates through uncharted pathways and experiences the elements of nature, he mixes humor with the hardships he faces, such as muddy roads and odd encounters with local inhabitants. His reflections on the scenery, people, and obstacles provide a vivid backdrop for what promises to be an extraordinary adventure across continents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stevens, Thomas, 1854-1935
EBook No.: 5136
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 217
Language: English
Subject: Voyages around the world
Subject: Stevens, Thomas, 1854-1935 -- Travel
Subject: Bicycle touring
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.