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9780547521985
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0547521987
ISBN-13
9780547521985
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92987743

Product Key Features

Book Title
Lost Cyclist : the Epic Tale of an American Adventurer and His Mysterious Disappearance
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Cycling, Modern / 16th Century, Adventurers & Explorers, Historical, Sports
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
David Herlihy
Format
Trade Paperback

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0.8 in
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in

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Reviews
"Fascinating . . . Herlihy combines an admirable talent for sleuthing with the narrative skills of a first-rate storyteller . . . This should appeal to most lovers of history, as well as to bicycling enthusiasts. Strongly recommended." e" Library Journal "Riveting... Herlihy brings to life not only this great story, but the early days of cycling and wonders of the grand adventure. He cements his place as the bard of cycling." -- Seattle Times "Herlihy's gripping, fast-paced tale of larger-than-life cyclists and the era in which the bicycle came into its own as a means of transportation and recreation should appeal to a broad range of readers . . . The book combines elements of a mystery thriller with those of a fascinating travel tale set in the historical context of a fast-changing world on the brink of the 20th century." -- Associated Press"Grippingly detailed . . Whate(tm)s fascinating about this thoroughly researched story is the cluelessness, recklessness and luckiness e" to a point, anyway e" of American travelers in general and Americans in the overinflated world of early American biking in particular." -- New York Times Book Review "This well-researched and stylishly writtten book puts Lenz back in the public eye as well as offering readers a look at the very early days of modern cycling." -- Booklist "Gripping... Ideal reading for global-minded adventure lovers." -- Star Tribune "Herlihye(tm)s story transcends its historical research in the end--and certainly to the authore(tm)s credit--becoming a truly sad and captivating human drama on youthful curiosity that proves perilous." -- New City "This meticulously-researched account exposes readers to an unfamiliar world. Readers with a love of cycling or curiosity about this moment in history will appreciate Herlihy's knowledge and passion." -- PublishersWeekly.com "Herlihy's tale is a fresh reminder of how the bicycle has long inspired big dreams in so many of its enthusiasts. And he's provided a clear portrait of an era when it took a true adventurer to explore much of the globe." -- The Oregonian"Herlihye(tm)s book is a travelogue, a whodunit -- and a chase story... [Herlihy] comes up with a theory -- but this is a thriller that ends with a mystery, unsolved to this day." -- Bloomberg "A good story, a rousing historical document, and a tribute to the enduring glory both of humanity's aspirations to exceed oneself, and of 'the most efficient machine ever made,' the bicycle, which can carry both body and spirit farther than anyone thought possible only a few generations past." -- BicycleFixation.com, "Fascinating . . . Herlihy combines an admirable talent for sleuthing with the narrative skills of a first-rate storyteller . . . This should appeal to most lovers of history, as well as to bicycling enthusiasts. Strongly recommended." - Library Journal "Riveting... Herlihy brings to life not only this great story, but the early days of cycling and wonders of the grand adventure. He cements his place as the bard of cycling." -- Seattle Times "Herlihy's gripping, fast-paced tale of larger-than-life cyclists and the era in which the bicycle came into its own as a means of transportation and recreation should appeal to a broad range of readers . . . The book combines elements of a mystery thriller with those of a fascinating travel tale set in the historical context of a fast-changing world on the brink of the 20th century." -- Associated Press"Grippingly detailed . . What's fascinating about this thoroughly researched story is the cluelessness, recklessness and luckiness to a point, anyway of American travelers in general and Americans in the overinflated world of early American biking in particular." -- New York Times Book Review "This well-researched and stylishly writtten book puts Lenz back in the public eye as well as offering readers a look at the very early days of modern cycling." -- Booklist "Gripping... Ideal reading for global-minded adventure lovers." -- Star Tribune "Herlihy's story transcends its historical research in the end--and certainly to the author's credit--becoming a truly sad and captivating human drama on youthful curiosity that proves perilous." -- New City "This meticulously-researched account exposes readers to an unfamiliar world. Readers with a love of cycling or curiosity about this moment in history will appreciate Herlihy's knowledge and passion." -- PublishersWeekly.com "Herlihy's tale is a fresh reminder of how the bicycle has long inspired big dreams in so many of its enthusiasts. And he's provided a clear portrait of an era when it took a true adventurer to explore much of the globe." -- The Oregonian"Herlihy's book is a travelogue, a whodunit -- and a chase story... [Herlihy] comes up with a theory -- but this is a thriller that ends with a mystery, unsolved to this day." -- Bloomberg "A good story, a rousing historical document, and a tribute to the enduring glory both of humanity's aspirations to exceed oneself, and of 'the most efficient machine ever made,' the bicycle, which can carry both body and spirit farther than anyone thought possible only a few generations past." -- BicycleFixation.com  , Riveting...Herlihy brings to life not only this great story, but the early days of cycling and wonders of the grand adventure., "Fascinating . . . Herlihy combines an admirable talent for sleuthing with the narrative skills of a first-rate storyteller . . . This should appeal to most lovers of history, as well as to bicycling enthusiasts. Strongly recommended."- Library Journal, "Fascinating . . . Herlihy combines an admirable talent for sleuthing with the narrative skills of a first-rate storyteller . . . This should appeal to most lovers of history, as well as to bicycling enthusiasts. Strongly recommended."- Library Journal "Riveting... Herlihy brings to life not only this great story, but the early days of cycling and wonders of the grand adventure. He cements his place as the bard of cycling." -- Seattle Times "Herlihy's gripping, fast-paced tale of larger-than-life cyclists and the era in which the bicycle came into its own as a means of transportation and recreation should appeal to a broad range of readers . . . The book combines elements of a mystery thriller with those of a fascinating travel tale set in the historical context of a fast-changing world on the brink of the 20th century." -- Associated Press"Grippingly detailed . . What's fascinating about this thoroughly researched story is the cluelessness, recklessness and luckiness to a point, anyway of American travelers in general and Americans in the overinflated world of early American biking in particular." -- New York Times Book Review "This well-researched and stylishly writtten book puts Lenz back in the public eye as well as offering readers a look at the very early days of modern cycling." -- Booklist "Gripping... Ideal reading for global-minded adventure lovers." -- Star Tribune "Herlihy's story transcends its historical research in the end--and certainly to the author's credit--becoming a truly sad and captivating human drama on youthful curiosity that proves perilous." -- New City "This meticulously-researched account exposes readers to an unfamiliar world. Readers with a love of cycling or curiosity about this moment in history will appreciate Herlihy's knowledge and passion." -- PublishersWeekly.com "Herlihy's tale is a fresh reminder of how the bicycle has long inspired big dreams in so many of its enthusiasts. And he's provided a clear portrait of an era when it took a true adventurer to explore much of the globe." -- The Oregonian"Herlihy's book is a travelogue, a whodunit -- and a chase story... [Herlihy] comes up with a theory -- but this is a thriller that ends with a mystery, unsolved to this day." -- Bloomberg "A good story, a rousing historical document, and a tribute to the enduring glory both of humanity's aspirations to exceed oneself, and of 'the most efficient machine ever made,' the bicycle, which can carry both body and spirit farther than anyone thought possible only a few generations past." -- BicycleFixation.com  , A tribute to the enduring glory both of humanity's aspirations to exceed oneself, and of 'the most efficient machine ever made.', "Fascinating . . . Herlihy combines an admirable talent for sleuthing with the narrative skills of a first-rate storyteller . . . This should appeal to most lovers of history, as well as to bicycling enthusiasts. Strongly recommended." -- Library Journal "Riveting... Herlihy brings to life not only this great story, but the early days of cycling and wonders of the grand adventure. He cements his place as the bard of cycling." -- Seattle Times "Herlihy's gripping, fast-paced tale of larger-than-life cyclists and the era in which the bicycle came into its own as a means of transportation and recreation should appeal to a broad range of readers . . . The book combines elements of a mystery thriller with those of a fascinating travel tale set in the historical context of a fast-changing world on the brink of the 20th century." -- Associated Press"Grippingly detailed . . What's fascinating about this thoroughly researched story is the cluelessness, recklessness and luckiness - to a point, anyway - of American travelers in general and Americans in the overinflated world of early American biking in particular." -- New York Times Book Review "This well-researched and stylishly writtten book puts Lenz back in the public eye as well as offering readers a look at the very early days of modern cycling." -- Booklist "Gripping... Ideal reading for global-minded adventure lovers." -- Star Tribune "Herlihy's story transcends its historical research in the end--and certainly to the author's credit--becoming a truly sad and captivating human drama on youthful curiosity that proves perilous." -- New City "This meticulously-researched account exposes readers to an unfamiliar world. Readers with a love of cycling or curiosity about this moment in history will appreciate Herlihy's knowledge and passion." -- PublishersWeekly.com "Herlihy's tale is a fresh reminder of how the bicycle has long inspired big dreams in so many of its enthusiasts. And he's provided a clear portrait of an era when it took a true adventurer to explore much of the globe." -- The Oregonian"Herlihy's book is a travelogue, a whodunit -- and a chase story... [Herlihy] comes up with a theory -- but this is a thriller that ends with a mystery, unsolved to this day." -- Bloomberg "A good story, a rousing historical document, and a tribute to the enduring glory both of humanity's aspirations to exceed oneself, and of 'the most efficient machine ever made,' the bicycle, which can carry both body and spirit farther than anyone thought possible only a few generations past." -- BicycleFixation.com
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Table Of Content
Contents Prologue: Alton, Illinois, October 28, 1952 ix * I: On the Road 1. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 30, 1887 3 2. Athens, Greece, January 4, 1891 25 3. Pittsburgh, August 9, 1891 49 4. Peking, China, November 3, 1892 71 5. Shanghai, China, December 15, 1892 95 6. Vancouver, Canada, December 20, 1892 119 7. Kiukiang, China, January 27, 1893 127 8. Ardmore, Pennsylvania, May 31, 1893 140 9. Calcutta, India, September 17, 1893 147 * II: The Search 10. East Liverpool, Ohio, October 12, 1894 173 11. Constantinople, Turkey, March 23, 1895 194 12. Erzurum, Turkey, May 13, 1895 210 13. Erzurum, September 9, 1895 237 14. Erzurum, October 19, 1895 259 * III: Epilogue 15. Repercussions 279 16. Reflections 293 Notes on Sources 305 Acknowledgments 310 Photo Credits 314 Index 316
Synopsis
History, mystery, and the fine art of detection mingle against exotic locales and intriguing characters in this tale of the search for the original celebrity cyclist whose disappearance fueled one of American sports' undying legends, In the late 1880s, Frank Lenz of Pittsburgh, a renowned high-wheel racer and long-distance tourist, dreamed of cycling around the world. He finally got his chance by recasting himself as a champion of the downsized "safety-bicycle" with inflatable tires, the forerunner of the modern road bike that was about to become wildly popular. In the spring of 1892 he quit his accounting job and gamely set out west to cover twenty thousand miles over three continents as a correspondent for Outing magazine. Two years later, after having survived countless near disasters and unimaginable hardships, he approached Europe for the final leg. He never made it. His mysterious disappearance in eastern Turkey sparked an international outcry and compelled Outing to send William Sachtleben, another larger-than-life cyclist, on Lenz's trail. Bringing to light a wealth of information, Herlihy's gripping narrative captures the soaring joys and constant dangers accompanying the bicycle adventurer in the days before paved roads and automobiles. This untold story culminates with Sachtleben's heroic effort to bring Lenz's accused murderers to justice, even as troubled Turkey teetered on the edge of collapse.

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