02327cam a22003373u 4500 12334 UtSlPG 20260610133308.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 A Bicycle of Cathay Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-05-01 E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Asad Razzaki, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "A Bicycle of Cathay" by Frank R. Stockton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young schoolteacher, the unnamed protagonist, who embarks on a cycling vacation with a sense of emotional detachment, feeling little sadness at leaving his village behind. As he travels, he encounters various characters, including the doctor's daughter and a mysterious girl whom he assists after an accident with her bicycle, which begins to change his perspective on companionship and connection. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the protagonist's mixed feelings as he prepares to leave Walford. He reflects on his position as a teacher and the indifference he perceives from those around him, feeling lonely despite the pleasant surroundings. During his ride, he meets the doctor’s daughter, who expresses both concern and interest in his journey. After a chance encounter with another girl who injures herself while riding, he assists her, highlighting his helpful demeanor and budding connection with her. This sets the stage for his travels and emotional awakening as he navigates interpersonal relationships and broader themes of belonging and human connection amidst his adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Young men -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Bicycle touring -- Fiction Lowell, Orson, 1871-1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12334 53752 53752