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On the road to Khiva, by bicycle and willpower, a lone rider forges across continents and deserts.
This travelogue follows a bold journey from Catford to Khiva, blending brisk road narrative with vivid portraits of people, places, and the vast landscapes between Europe and Central Asia. The narrator details the practical challenges of long-distance cycling, crossing busy towns, dusty plains, and trackless deserts, while offering candid observations of life along the way—from bustling rail hubs to remote Khivan towns.
Readers will ride along as the expedition edges toward the Oxus, navigating deserts, tents, caravans, and the occasional moment of civilization, all grounded in a steady, first-person voice that keeps the focus on travel, perseverance, and the spirit of discovery.
- A disciplined, self-reliant narrator who plans meticulously and adapts to changing routes.
- Vivid scenes of deserts, railways, and marketplaces across a sprawling Eurasian landscape.
- Encounters with locals, travelers, and officials that illuminate cultural differences and daily life.
- A sense of historical curiosity about distant places and the idea of a grand expedition by bicycle.
Ideal for readers who enjoy adventurous, era-defining travel writing and colorful, on-the-ground storytelling.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the authorââ â¢s solo cycling expedition from England to Khiva, a city in Central Asia, in 1899. The authorââ â¢s journey takes him across diverse landscapes and cultures, from the paved roads of Belgium to the wild plains of Hungary, with each chapter documenting his experiences in vivid detail. The authorââ â¢s account is more than a travelogue, however. It examines the cultural and political landscapes of the late 19th century, offering insights into the anxieties and tensions prevalent in the era. The authorââ â¢s encounter with the local people, their customs and traditions, reveals the clash between modernity and traditional ways of life, particularly in the context of Russiaââ â¢s growing influence in the region. The authorââ â¢s journey serves as a fascinating lens through which to observe the shifting power dynamics and cultural transformations taking place at the cusp of a new century in Central Asia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331414728_0
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