Across Asia on a Bicycle


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(4.3 estrellas; 5 reseñas)

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)

Capítulos

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

Reseñas


(5 estrellas)

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.