Rolling Through The Isles: A Journey Back Down the Roads that led to Jupiter

Ted Simon

ISBN 10: 1408702185 / ISBN 13: 9781408702185

Published by Little Brown and Company, London, 2012

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2012. 1st edition. Near-fine hardback copy in Near-fine jacket. Seller Inventory # 044765

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Title: Rolling Through The Isles: A Journey Back ...

Publisher: Little Brown and Company, London

Publication Date: 2012

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

From the bestselling author of Jupiter's Travels and Dreaming of Jupiter comes an entertaining and inspiring new journey round Britain.

Having crisscrossed the globe twice, Ted returns to the British Isles to rediscover the country of his youth. The result is a revealing portrait of modern Britain. It is also a witty and affectionate journey back to the past, when Ted would hitchhike across the country visiting friends (and girlfriends).

He returns to the site of his old school with its astonishing war time history and visits familiar haunts where he did his National Service and got his first job in newspapers. He also visits less-familiar places. Some inspire him (Winchester Cathedral). Others defeat him (a tax office in Nottingham). As he rolls through the Isles, he discovers that a great deal has changed: busier roads, bureaucracy and, worst of all, the dreaded 'Sat Nav'. But there is also much to celebrate and enjoy along the way.

Packed with fascinating stories, extraordinary encounters, and glorious depictions of the British countryside, Rolling through the Isles takes the reader on an unforgettable trip with a celebrated adventurer and writer.

Product Description:

Rolling Through The Isles
Author: Ted Simon
In Hard Back

Back in the saddle with tooth brush and credit card in hand Ted Simon rediscovers the country of his youth.

From the bestselling author of Jupiter's Travels and Dreaming of Jupiter comes the inspiring story of Ted Simon's brand new adventure. Having crisscrossed the globe twice on his motorbike, Ted will now ride through the British Isles, rediscovering the country of his youth. With just a tooth brush and a credit card he'll follow his hitchhiking routes of the 50s, search for the home of his childhood sweetheart and relive D-Day in Cornwall, and will rediscover the charms of a country before motorways, mobiles and sat-nav along the way. With adventure, nostalgia and surprises around every corner Ted's story will be a captivating read for bikers and armchair bikers alike.

Publisher: Little Brown
ISBN: 9781408702185