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Two enchanting explorations of Greece by bicycle Mounted on his trusty steed, Edward Enfield explores the beauty and history of the Pelopponese in a travelogue that combines wit, charm, and scholarship. Returning to Greece to follow in the footsteps of the romantic poet Lord Byron, Edward's second trip sees him pedaling around the great historic sites of Epirus as he completes his own mini-odyssey.
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Edward Enfield is a writer and television presenter. He is the author of Dawdling by the Danube and Downhill all the Way. He has written for publications including the Daily Express, the Guardian, and the Sunday Telegraph.
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"The overall effect is charming . . . it will give you a bit of knowledge and a warm glow." —Wanderlust magazine
"Displays genuine empathy with his surroundings, an infectious admiration for ancient Greek culture, and occasional flashes of wry wit, to provide a memorably satisfying read." —Bookseller
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- PublisherSummersdale
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1849531684
- ISBN 13 9781849531689
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages320
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