"Around the World on a Bicycle, Volume I, From San Francisco to Teheran," 1887
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Artifact Overview
In 1884, Thomas Stevens set out from San Francisco, California, on his high-wheel bicycle and pedaled around the world. He reported on his adventure in the sporting journal Outing Magazine and wrote a two volume work after the completion of his journey. This volume, published in 1887, recounts his travels from San Francisco, California, to Teheran in present-day Iran.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1887
Subject Date
1884
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Written by Thomas Stevens, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, New York.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
32.900.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.75 in
Width: 6.375 in
Length: 1.625 in
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