Race With The Sun: Or A Sixteen Months' Tour From Chicago Around The World (1889)

A Race With The Sun is a travelogue written by Carter Henry Harrison, detailing his sixteen-month journey around the world. The book begins in Chicago, where Harrison departs on his adventure. He travels through Europe, Asia, and Australia, documenting his experiences and observations along the way. Harrison provides detailed descriptions of the various cultures he encounters, as well as the landscapes and natural wonders he sees. He also shares his thoughts on politics, religion, and the state of the world in the late 19th century. The title of the book refers to Harrison's attempt to travel faster than the sun, as he crosses numerous time zones during his journey. A Race With The Sun offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of travel during the late 1800s, as well as a unique perspective on the global landscape of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.