Across Asia on a Bicycle


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(4.3 étoiles; 5 critiques)

In 1890, two Americans newly graduated from college set out to travel around the world on a then-new invention, the modern bicycle. In 1893 they returned, have covered over 15,000 miles, at that time the "longest continuous land journey ever made around the world." This is their account of their trip across Turkey, Persia, Turkestan and northern China. It described their adventures traveling along through regions few outsiders ever visited. And include climbing Mount Ararat (they didn't find an ark) and a meeting with the then Chinese Prime Minister. And numerous photographs selected from the 2,500 taken on the almost 3 year trip. (summary by Annise) (5 hr 40 min)

Chapitres

Preface 3:31 Lu par pyfeman43
Beyond the Bosporus 37:06 Lu par DJRickyV
Beyond the Bosporus Part 2 26:28 Lu par Lewis-James Mordieu
The Ascent of Mt. Ararat 24:04 Lu par Jim Price
The Ascent of Mt. Ararat Part 2 28:10 Lu par Jim Price
Through Persia to Samarkand 31:17 Lu par Mark Chulsky
Through Persia to Samarkand Part 2 23:32 Lu par Mark Chulsky
The Journey from Samarkand to Kuldia 25:29 Lu par Lynne T
The Journey from Samarkand to Kuldia Part 2 22:23 Lu par Lynne T
Over the Gobi Desert 24:53 Lu par Tony Oliva
Over the Gobi Desert Part 2 25:43 Lu par Richard Shipp
Over theGobi Desert Part 3 25:52 Lu par Richard Shipp
An Interview with the Prime Minister of China 20:06 Lu par Availle
An Interview with the Prime Minister of China Part 2 21:37 Lu par Availle

Critiques


(5 étoiles)

Narration is a mixed bag, but I found the book interesting. If you are interested in cultures and/or history, you will likely also enjoy it.