About this title: 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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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780140054101ISBN:0140054103
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780140054101ISBN:0140054103
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Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780140054101ISBN:0140054103
Description: Good. This book is in GOOD overall condition. It shows signs of having been read and has general light wear to the cover, spine and pages. read more
Binding: Unknown Binding
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780241101803ISBN:0241101808
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Binding: Unknown Binding
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780241101803ISBN:0241101808
Description: Good. Cover type-This book is a hardcover copy. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780140054101ISBN:0140054103
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 448 pages. (464 pages) features the author's ride of 63, 000 miles over four years through fifty-four countries in a journey that took him around the world. this book covers his journey through breakdowns, prison, war, revolutions, disasters and a californian commune. illustrations, maps (Paperback) read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Jupitalia Productions
Date Published: 2005-07-30
ISBN-13:9780965478526ISBN:0965478521
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Binding: Unknown Binding
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780241101803ISBN:0241101808
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Edition: 1st Ed. (U.S. )
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday & Co., Garden City, NY
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780385155717ISBN:0385155719
Description: Endmap, Text Map. Fine/Good+ W/Dust Jacket 424pgs DJ spine area faded, top of front cover edges slightly so, DJ nicked head & foot of spine, DJ rubbed, o.w. clean, bright & tight. No ink names, bookplates, etc. Price unclipped. ISBN 0385155719. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780140054101ISBN:0140054103
Description: New. Features the author's ride of 63, 000 miles over four years through fifty-four countries in a journey that took him around the world. This book covers his journey through breakdowns, prison, war, revolutions, disasters and a Californian commune. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Natl Book Network
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780965478526ISBN:0965478521
Description: New. Simon rode a motorcycle around the world in the seventies, when such a thing was unheard of. In four years he covered 78, 000 miles through 45 countries, living with peasants and presidents, in prisons and palaces, through wars and revolutions. What d... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 1981-02-26
ISBN-13:9780140054101ISBN:0140054103
Description: Like New. PENGUIN, 1981 FIRST PAPERBACK EDITION. Almost Like New paperback. Clean and nice, no writings, markings or tears. Appears unread. Privately owned and well cared for. read more
"I really liked this book. It is inspiring. Get out and do the things you want to do. I want to get a motorcycle and ride around the Monterey coast, Fort Ord, Carmel Valley, Big Sur ...."
"There is more to this man's journey than riding a motorcycle. This guy is a man of the mind. While riding atop his Triumph, he thinks a lot about the subconscious mind. On his journey on a ship through the Atlantic, from Africa, to Brazil, he mentions he read a book by Jung and his thinking got even more complex and dark as he rode through South and Central America. He shares his thoughts with his readers and takes them through the glories and turmoils of his own mind. I thought this book was good, he allowed me to get into his head and I thought about this book frequently when I wasn't reading it. Simon starts to describe his motorcycle as a part of him. At one point in the book, he compares himself a Centaur. Many times along the way, as one would expect, the motorcycle malfunctions and he has to perform maintenance. He goes into great detail of these repairs and I skimmed through those parts; although if I ever end up with a Triumph, I will refer to this book for clues on how to fix a broken belt or replace the back tire. About 3/4 through the book, he had to go back home for his stepfather's funeral and was there for a few weeks. He came back to the place he "paused" the trip to continue riding around the world. Continuing it was important, but it really changed his mindset and I felt the pace of the book sped up. Just like him and his eagerness to finish his journey, I was eager to finish the book."
"This is the remarkable story of Ted Simon, a man who rode a Triumph motorcycle around the world in the mid 1970s. Keep in mind, this is before the days of cell phones and GPS navigation that would have certainly come in handy. The mere fact that he survived is impressive. It is well written book that delves more into the 'meaning' of life and the nature of mankind than a technical description of a 60,000 mile motorcycle ride. At times, the author is a bit pompous, and the section describing his experience in a South American prison becomes tedious, but overall I enjoyed this book. Things get a little tough near the end, as he tries to make some existential sense of the trip and nearly talks himself into being Godlike! Throughout, the kindness and generosity of the complete strangers he encountered is amazing. I wonder what a similar trip would be like today. Now there's an idea for a book! Ted, you should take the same trip again, and describe how things have changed!"
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