Thomas Stevens

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Thomas Stevens


Born
in Berkhamsted, The United Kingdom
December 18, 1853

Died
January 24, 1935


Thomas Stevens was the first person to circle the globe by bicycle. He rode a large-wheeled Ordinary, also known as a penny-farthing, from April 1884 to December 1886 He later searched for Henry Morton Stanley in Africa, investigated the claims of Indian ascetics and became manager of the Garrick Theatre in London.

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Around the World on a Bicycle

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Around the World on a Bicycle

3.67 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 1887 — 44 editions
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The Up & Away Advisors’ Gui...

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Scouting for Stanley in Eas...

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Through Russia on a Mustang

it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1901 — 41 editions
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AROUND THE WLD ON PENNYF

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Babes of the Empire; An alp...

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Léo et Lila : Une Amitié Ma...

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“Ninety-five degrees in the shade characterizes the weather these days, and I generally make a few miles in the gloaming - not, of course, because it is cooler, but because the "gloaming" is so delightfully romantic.”
Thomas Stevens, Around the World on a Bicycle