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Wanted - Travel Literature (Fact or Fiction)
Hello there,
I am planning a trip from UK to Oz, but not leaving until 2009. I am really enjoying building up a library relating to the trip, so far using ebay and amazon mostly.
I am interested in buying from anyone any literature that they would like to get rid of. Our route is still not finalised, but it is looking roughly like:-
Europe -> Iran -> Stans -> China -> SE Asia -> Oz
But I would be interested in anything you might think worthy of my attention.
Also, if anyone can suggest any interesting shops, websites etc where I should be looking.
Let me know if you've got anything and the price.
Lovely jubbly
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A funny book worth a read is, The Wrong Way Home, by Peter Moore, get it in most book shops for about 6 pounds. Skip
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Info London to Japan
Hi Cornish
My wife and I are nearing the end of our trip from London to Japan. We, like most have a blog with some contacts and info. It may have some information that will help you with your planning.
Ken
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Hey Skip and Ken. thanks for the info. Will chase both up further when I get home away from the beading eyes of ma boss  Had a quick look at the website, and it looks funny Looking forward to reading it all tonight with a little whisk(e)y ........
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Ollie,
Here are some of my favourites, I have purposefully not included the better known biking books as you undoubtedly know about them already:
1: Anything by Eric Newby.
2: First Overland, by Tim Slessor. A bunch of Oxbridge students drive Landies from London to Singapore, apparently the first to do so in a oner. An interesting picture of the world in the fifties. You may have to be British to fully appreciate the eccentricities of these likeable toffs.
3: An Unexpected Light, by Jason Elliot. A trip in Afghanistan, incredibly knowledgable and very entertaining.
4: Eastern Approaches, Fitzroy MacLean. Pre-war travels in the Stans and relating MacLeans experiences fighting with Tito against the Jerries. Top quality adventure, funny and evocative. A real 'classic'.
5: Seven Years in Tibet, Heinrich Harrer. Dunno if you'll be able to go here overland, but this books a classic. Relates Harrers' experiences during the War as the Dalai Lamas personal tutor. Also includes his exciting escape from a British Internment camp and perilous trek across Northern India to get to Tibet. Grand.
If I think of any more I'll let you know!
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Thanks Matt too
Hi Matt,
I'm getting goose bumps just reading your reply let alone the books
Thanks for taking the time to reference your favorites for me, much appreciated.
Cheers
Ollie
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