The Trans-Siberian Railway: the Unsung Hero of a Historic Car Race
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In 1907, the Le Matin newspaper issued a daring challenge: “Who would be brave enough to drive a car from Beijing to Paris?” Several adventurers took the risk, and some even made it to the finish line, which, generally speaking, was a challenging task. No cars had yet been seen in Siberia, and there were almost no roads.
The Trans-Siberian Railway: the Unsung Hero of a Historic Car Race
The Trans-Siberian Railway: the Unsung Hero…
The Trans-Siberian Railway: the Unsung Hero of a Historic Car Race
In 1907, the Le Matin newspaper issued a daring challenge: “Who would be brave enough to drive a car from Beijing to Paris?” Several adventurers took the risk, and some even made it to the finish line, which, generally speaking, was a challenging task. No cars had yet been seen in Siberia, and there were almost no roads.