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In the late '70s Ted Simon rode 63,000 miles over four years through fifty-four countries in a journey that took him around the world. Through breakdowns, prison, war, revolutions, disasters and a Californian commune, he travelled into the depths of fear and reached the heights of euphoria.
He met astonishing people and was treated as a spy, a welcome stranger and even a god. For Simon the trip became a journey into his own soul, and for many others - including bikers Charley Boorman and Ewan McGrergor - it provides an inspiration they will never forget.
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The best motorcycle travel book ever written.--Motorcycle Sport
Extremely readable, full of keen observation, perceptive insight ? conveying action, drama, tension and danger.--LA Times
Vivid description of driving under conditions that were often ferocious.--NY Times
A compelling narrative that moves, sometimes at breakneck speed, over some of the world's most beautiful and mysterious terrain ? packed with fascinating detail, splendid characterizations, and hair-raising adventures.--Boston Globe
By all means TAKE THE PLUNGE.--Rider Magazine
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* The classic travel book that inspired Long Way Round and Long Way Down
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- PublisherPenguin
- Publication date1980
- ISBN 10 0140054103
- ISBN 13 9780140054101
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages464
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