"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

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