William Lewis Sachtleben (82 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In 1890, two American college graduates 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 their trip across Turkey, Persia, Turkestan and northern China. It described their adventures traveling along through regions few outsiders ever visited. Out of print over a century, this book is now back in print with additional notes and maps. This edition contains entire text of the 1894 edition with the addition of chapters 7 and 8. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - '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.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - '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.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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