Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 276 pages
- Published by: Whitehorse Press July 26, 2004
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1884313493
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1884313493
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Book Dimensions:
9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
- Weighs: 1.2 pounds
Peter Doyle, Producer “To Hell and Back” CBS News
"a compelling story about bravery in the face of terror, [and] perserverance in overcoming adversity"
Jimmy Lewis, Cycle World Magazine Editor
"Straight to the point with moods and emotions that come right off the page"
Reader Reviews
I won't bother outlining the story, the editorial review does a good job of that. I just want to say how much I enjoyed this book and how much I admire Glen Heggstad after reading it. I've done a few solo cycle trips - nothing on this scale, of course - and his writing captured perfectly the atmosphere of the journey. His tale of capture and release is chilling and suspenseful, but his story of the rest of the trip is just as good. The beautiful scenery, the huge variations in weather, the characters (good and bad) he meets on the road, and the solo tourer's feeling of isolation and necessary resourcefulness when faced with adversity all combine for a great adventure story. And of course, no great story is complete without insights into the character of the writer, and how his journey has changed him. That's here, too. If you read and enjoyed "One Man Caravan" or "Jupiter's Travels", buy this book; but be forewarned: after reading it, your next purchases may be a Kawasaki KLR650 and a World Atlas.
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