Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II / From Teheran To Yokohama

Name: Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II / From Teheran To Yokohama
Author: Thomas Stevens

By Thomas Stevens

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The narrative records an overland bicycle journey eastward from the Persian capital through rugged mountain passes and arid plains into central Asian provinces, across deserts and frontier towns, and onward through the Indian subcontinent into China and Japan. It recounts episodic incidents such as violent storms, difficult roads, arrest and escorted movements at frontier points, and sea and river crossings. Along the route the traveler documents local hospitality, market life, religious and wedding rituals, and practical details about routes, climate, and the bicycle itself, creating a vivid, episodic chronicle of travel across varied landscapes and societies.

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Thomas Stevens

Thomas Stevens was an English author and adventurer, best known for his pioneering travel narratives. His most notable work, "Around the World on a Bicycle," is a two-volume account of his remarkable journey cycling across continents, from San Francisco to Teheran and then to Yokohama. This work not only chronicles his travels but also offers insights into the cultures and landscapes he encountered along the way. In addition to his travel writing, Stevens contributed to children's literature with his book "Babes of the Empire: An Alphabet for Young England," which reflects his engagement with educational themes. His adventurous spirit and literary contributions have left a lasting mark on travel literature.