A Drive on the Wild Side
Author | : Alistair Weaver |
Publisher | : David and Charles |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2018-07-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781787114067 |
ISBN-13 | : 1787114066 |
Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Written by award-winning journalist and television presenter, Alistair Weaver, and illustrated by some of the world's leading automotive photographers, A Drive on the Wild Side, takes you on an extraordinary journey along some of the world's most challenging roads. Experience the heat of the Laos jungle, the loneliness of the Arctic, and the bullet-marked streets of Beirut from behind the wheel of some of the world's finest cars. Find out what it's really like to drive a Ferrari 612 across the forgotten wastelands of western China, or to chase poachers on the slopes of Mount Kenya. This book recounts the fascinating, hair-raising and moving stories experienced during a career of automotive adventure, helped by 400 stunning photos. This book will appeal to car and travel enthusiasts across the world.