02242cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500006001051000032001112450078001432640051002213000047002723360026003193370026003453380036003715000031004075201255004385340045016936530029017386530041017676530020018088560058018288560042018865136UtSlPG20260610133135.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aG1 aStevens, Thomas,d1854-193510aAround the World on a Bicycle - Volume I :bFrom San Francisco to Teheran 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-02-01  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVoyages around the world  aStevens, Thomas, 1854-1935 -- Travel  aBicycle touring4 uhttps://archive.org/details/cu31924023253093/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5136