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Title: Odyssey to Ushuaia: A Motorcycling Adventure from New York to Tierra del Fuego by Andres Carlstein ISBN: 1-55652-440-4 Publisher: Chicago Review Press Pub. Date: May, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (15 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The best motorcycle book EVER
Comment: I own basically every motorcycle touring book out there. This book is by far the absolute best book. I cannot tell you enough how witty, interesting, and fascinating the author tells the story. Both my husband and I were glued to the book until it was finished and both of us did not want the book to end. It was that good! I felt like I was there with him...
Rating: 5
Summary: DELIGHTFUL, entertaining and inspiring
Comment: Although the author professes to be completely inexperienced that aspect becomes one of the most endearing traits of the book. Rather than listen to the seasoned rider, unflappable and arrogant, blather on about how he managed everything the road threw at him because of his wisdom, Andres takes the reader along to discover a world that I, at least, knew very little about; mistakes, errors, accidents, successes and all. Carlstein is also very good at describing where he is and I felt as though I was only a bike length behind him as he traipsed through this often overlooked part of the world. His two riding comrades, however, were a big reason as to why the book is so enjoyable and Carlstein does a great job of illustrating how his initial impressions and appreceations change for his riding-buddies as they struggle with four-months together. My only complaint is how often the reader has one-night stands along the way. Kinda tacky. Until he finds an Italian gal in Argentina that he, and the reader, really like. But with youthful inexperience he botches that up too, and does not hide his regret. I found myself hoping as much as he, that he could reconnect with her. His honesty is pleasant, and makes the adventure feel more real and tactile. If you enjoy traveling, enjoy motorcycles or love stories of adventure, do not miss this wonderful book. I wonder how much a good KLR 650 is going for these days? hmmmm....
Rating: 3
Summary: Too Much Time On My Hands
Comment: The book could have been compressed to half the size without a loss of interest. The author spends a great deal of time discussing the relationships among he and his co-travelers on this hemispheric trip. He laments the fact he is viewed as a weak link in the trio, yet his actions do nothing to supply the reader reasoning for any other view of his role. He also spends more than enough time on discussing the various women he beds on the trip. A good view of an ugly American on an extended vacation. Somehow the author secured a contract prior to his trip and I am sure that this is one reason the title was published. The book is redeemed, in some fashion, with a good discussion of the materials one needs for making such a trip and the various mechanical issues that will face a motorcyclist on the roads of the Americas.
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Title: Adventure Motorcycling Handbook, 4th: Worldwide Motorcycling Route & Planning Guide by Chris Scott ISBN: 1873756372 Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr Pub. Date: March, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Jupiter's Travels: Four Years Around the World on a Motorcycle by Ted Simon ISBN: 0965478505 Publisher: Jupitalia Productions Pub. Date: 01 December, 1996 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Motorcycle Journeys Through Baja by Clement Salvadori ISBN: 1884313086 Publisher: Whitehorse Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Going the Extra Mile A Handbook for Long-Distance Motorcycling and Endurance Rallies by Ron Ayres ISBN: 1884313396 Publisher: Whitehorse Press Pub. Date: December, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Against the Wind: A Rider's Account of the Incredible Iron Butt Rally by Ron Ayres ISBN: 1884313094 Publisher: Whitehorse Press Pub. Date: 01 June, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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