02392cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000320011224500740014426400510021830000470026933600260031633700260034233800360036850000310040450800310043552014050046653400450187165300290191665300410194565300200198685600430200699900170204913749UtSlPG20260610133327.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aG1 aStevens, Thomas,d1854-193510aAround the World on a Bicycle - Volume II :bFrom Teheran To Yokohama 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-10-14  aProduced by Ray Schumacher  a"Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II" by Thomas Stevens is a travelogue written in the late 19th century that chronicles the author’s adventurous journey from Teheran to Yokohama via bicycle. This installment details his experiences as he embarks on this arduous journey, navigating diverse landscapes and cultures across Persia, Afghanistan, and beyond. As an intrepid explorer, Stevens provides unique insights into the places he visits and the people he encounters, while also detailing the challenges he faces on his remarkable expedition.   The opening of the second volume starts with Stevens preparing for his departure from Teheran in the spring of 1886 after a mild winter. He reflects on the changing weather and the natural beauty surrounding him as he finalizes his route to the Pacific Coast, which includes traversing Turkestan and Southern Siberia. His experiences begin with a fond farewell from friends and various encounters in Teheran that reveal the cultural nuances of the city and its inhabitants, such as their bizarre interactions and humor regarding clothing. Upon embarking on his journey toward Meshed, he faces various obstacles, such as unridable paths and extreme weather, yet remains optimistic and filled with a sense of adventure, eager to document his experiences in the unfamiliar landscapes he travels through. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVoyages around the world  aStevens, Thomas, 1854-1935 -- Travel  aBicycle touring40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13749  c55137d55137