English· 05:40:11· 14 chapters
In 1890, two Americans newly graduated from college set out to travel around the world on a then-new invention, the modern bicycle. In 1893 they returned, have covered over 15,000 miles, at that time the "longest continuous land journey ever made around the world." This is their account of their trip across Turkey, Persia, Turkestan and northern China. It described their adventures traveling along through regions few outsiders ever visited. And include climbing Mount Ararat (they didn't find an ark) and a meeting with the then Chinese Prime Minister. And numerous photographs selected from the 2,500 taken on the almost 3 year trip. (summary by Annise)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Preface
03:31 - Chapter 2
Beyond the Bosporus
37:06 - Chapter 3
Beyond the Bosporus Part 2
26:28 - Chapter 4
The Ascent of Mt. Ararat
24:04 - Chapter 5
The Ascent of Mt. Ararat Part 2
28:10 - Chapter 6
Through Persia to Samarkand
31:17 - Chapter 7
Through Persia to Samarkand Part 2
23:32 - Chapter 8
The Journey from Samarkand to Kuldia
25:29 - Chapter 9
The Journey from Samarkand to Kuldia Part 2
22:23 - Chapter 10
Over the Gobi Desert
24:53 - Chapter 11
Over the Gobi Desert Part 2
25:43 - Chapter 12
Over theGobi Desert Part 3
25:52 - Chapter 13
An Interview with the Prime Minister of China
20:06 - Chapter 14
An Interview with the Prime Minister of China Part 2
21:37