Across Asia on a Bicycle - Thomas Gaskell Allen William Lewis Sachtleben

"Across Asia on a Bicycle" chronicles the remarkable journey of two American graduates who, in 1890, embarked on an extraordinary adventure to circumnavigate the globe on bicycles. Covering over 15,000 miles, their expedition included travels through the uncharted territories of Turkey, Persia, Turkestan, and northern China, showcasing a world that was largely inaccessible to outsiders at the time. Their account is filled with thrilling experiences, such as climbing Mount Ararat and meeting the Chinese Prime Minister, all vividly illustrated with photographs from their nearly three-year trek.