• Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Across Asia on a Bicycle

Across Asia on a Bicycle

Hardcover

Business BiographiesCyclingGeneral Asia

ISBN10: 1023375850
ISBN13: 9781023375856
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Across Asia on a Bicycle: The Journey of Two American Students from Constantinople to Peking recounts an extraordinary adventure of 19th-century travel. Thomas Gaskell Allen and William Lewis Sachtleben, two ambitious students, embarked on a groundbreaking bicycle tour across Asia. Their journey, documented in vivid detail, offers a unique perspective on the landscapes, cultures, and challenges of traversing the continent by bicycle during a transformative era.

This historical account captures the spirit of adventure and the allure of the unknown. Readers interested in the history of bicycle touring, Asian travel, and the experiences of intrepid travelers will find this book a captivating read. The meticulous republication ensures the preservation of this timeless story, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of exploration and discovery. Experience Asia through the eyes of these pioneering cyclists and relive their remarkable feat of endurance and cultural immersion.

2 different editions

Also available

Also from

Allen, Thomas Gaskell

Also in

General Asia