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

"Across Asia on a Bicycle" chronicles the remarkable journey of two American college graduates who, in 1890, embarked on an ambitious adventure to circumnavigate the globe on the cutting-edge invention of their time: the bicycle. Covering over 15,000 miles through Turkey, Persia, Turkestan, and northern China, they documented their experiences in a world that was largely unexplored by outsiders. Their tale includes climbing Mount Ararat and an encounter with the Chinese Prime Minister, offering a glimpse into cultures and landscapes that have changed dramatically since then.