02323cam a22003133u 4500 17432 UtSlPG 20260610133416.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DS Barzini, Luigi, 1874-1947 Van Peking naar Parijs per auto : De Aarde en haar Volken, 1908 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-12-31 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ "Van Peking naar Parijs per auto" by Luigi Barzini and Scipione Borghese is an adventurous travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the thrilling journey of Prince Scipione Borghese and journalist Luigi Barzini as they attempt to drive from Beijing to Paris, overcoming numerous challenges and exploring diverse landscapes. It highlights the spirit of adventure, perseverance, and the excitement of early automobile travel during an era of exploration and mechanization. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for an ambitious expedition that begins when Barzini receives an urgent call from his newspaper's director, inviting him to participate in the unprecedented automobile race from Peking to Paris. As he prepares for this remarkable journey, Barzini introduces readers to the Prince, a seasoned traveler and adventurer who is determined to succeed in this daunting challenge. The duo gathers alongside several competitors, revealing the complexities of organizing such an adventure, dealing with official permissions, and facing the uncertainties of the uncharted roads ahead. The stage is vividly set for a tale filled with adventure, camaraderie, and the trials of early automotive endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Peking to Paris Motor Challenge (1st : 1907) Borghese, Scipione, 1871-1927 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17432 58818 58818