Across Asia on a Bicycle


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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)

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

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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.