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Synopsis
The author describes his cross-country odyssey by bicycle from Washington, D.C., to Santa Monica, California, detailing the fascinating people and intriguing places he encountered along the way
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"David Lamb's delightful mix of anecdote, observation, and social history makes a trip through forgotten communities on a humble bicycle truly a memorable story. From the dogs of Tennessee to the daily rituals of a long-distance bicyclist, Lamb's vivid account enables the reader to experience the nation's highways, communities, and people from the saddle of a bike--without turning a pedal.
Full of insight and humor, Over the Hills also reaffirms the simple, honest lives of rural Americans, providing a snapshot of our culture in the 1990s. Here is a book that will surprise even motorists who have covered the same roads."
- Andy Clarke, President, Bicycle Federation of America
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journey--on a sleek 21-speed touring bicycle--carried him 3,145 miles, from his home near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., all the way to the pier in Santa Monica, California. The result is a highly personal account of coming to grips with middle age in the tradition of Howell Raines Fly Fishing Through the Midlife Crisis.
Lamb did no training for his cross-country feat, failed to curb his addiction to either cigarettes or junk food, and along the way encountered an America all but invisible to those unfortunate travelers held hostage by the interstate. The journey took him three months, and Over the Hills is the magnificent result: a literary travelogue, funny and celebratory, a story about people met and physical challenges overcome.
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- PublisherG K Hall & Co
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0783883080
- ISBN 13 9780783883083
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages325
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