The Road Headed West

Author : Leon McCarron
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781632208125

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The Road Headed West by Leon McCarron Pdf

What happens when you swap the nine-to-five for two wheels and a journey of a lifetime? Terrified of the prospect of a life spent behind a desk, without challenge or excitement, Leon takes off to cross America on an overloaded bicycle packed with everything but common sense. Over five months and 6000 miles, he cycled from New York to Seattle and then on to the Mexican border, facing tornados, swollen river crossings, wild roaming buffalo and one hungry black bear along the way. But he also met kind strangers, who offered their food, wisdom, hospitality and even the occasional local history lesson, and learned what happens when you take a chance and follow the scent of adventure. With a sharp eye and a genuine go-where-the-wind-takes-me attitude, McCarron makes for an ideal guide on this cycling adventure. He passes through small towns, rolls up and flies down the winding roads of the Blacks Hills is taken in and fed by strangers, all on a quest to discover the “real” America, and in the process, learn a little about himself. Funny, insightful, and full of life, The Road Headed West will inspire readers to chase their dreams and go off in search of adventure.

Author : Leon McCarron
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Cyclists
ISBN : 184953635X

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The Road Headed West by Leon McCarron Pdf

'It seemed a terrible shame to meet my end in Iowa; I couldn't imagine anywhere more disappointing to die. If I were a betting man I'd have reckoned on the most dangerous thing in this state being sheer boredom. The scenery hadn't changed for weeks and I was slowly dissolving into stimulation-deprived madness. My current predicament, then - attempting to escape through cornfields from a gun-toting alcohol-soaked rancher - was not something I expected.' Just months after graduating from university, Leon received disastrous news: he had been offered a job. Terrified at the prospect of a life spent behind a desk, without challenge or adventure, he took off to cross America on an overloaded bicycle packed with everything but common sense. Over five months and 6,000 miles, Leon cycled from New York to Seattle and then on to the Mexican border, facing tornadoes, swollen river crossings and one hungry black bear along the way. But he also met kind strangers who offered their food, wisdom, hospitality and even the occasional local history lesson, and learned what happens when you take a chance and follow the scent of adventure.

Author : Ben Bridges
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780244390129

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Head West! by Ben Bridges Pdf

The first issue of Piccadilly Publishing's new western-themed magazine, HEAD WEST! contains something for all lovers of the genre! Edited by Ben Bridges, there are interviews by David Whitehead, a feature on creating Piccadilly Publishing covers by artist supreme Tony Masero, a personal take on the western by Linda Pendleton, a behind-the-scenes look at PP's first western movie, VERMIJO, by director Paul Vernon, and fiction from the likes of Jake Henry, D. M. McGowan and M. James Earl. Fully illustrated throughout, this is sure to become a collector's item!

Author : Karl B. Raitz,George F. Thompson
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0801851556

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The National Road by Karl B. Raitz,George F. Thompson Pdf

From there two routes went west toward the Mississippi River, one to East St. Louis and the other to Alton, Illinois. (Today the Road's path is followed, for the most part, by U.S. 40 and I-70.).

Author : Andy Lightbody,Kathy Mattoon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493007165

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Winter TrailsTM Colorado by Andy Lightbody,Kathy Mattoon Pdf

Revised and updated, this guide leads readers to 50 of the best snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails in Colorado--from Rocky Mountain National Park to Telluride.

Author : Stephen Rippon,Neil Holbrook
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789256185

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Roman and Medieval Exeter and their Hinterlands by Stephen Rippon,Neil Holbrook Pdf

This first volume, presenting research carried out through the Exeter: A Place in Time project, provides a synthesis of the development of Exeter within its local, regional, national and international hinterlands. Exeter began life in c. AD 55 as one of the most important legionary bases within early Roman Britain, and for two brief periods in the early and late 60s AD, Exeter was a critical centre of Roman power within the new province. When the legion moved to Wales the fortress was converted into the civitas capital for the Dumnonii. Its development as a town was, however, relatively slow, reflecting the gradual pace at which the region as a whole adapted to being part of the Roman world. The only evidence we have for occupation within Exeter between the 5th and 8th centuries is for a church in what was later to become the Cathedral Close. In the late 9th century, however, Exeter became a defended burh, and this was followed by the revival of urban life. Exeter’s wealth was in part derived from its central role in the south-west’s tin industry, and by the late 10th century Exeter was the fifth most productive mint in England. Exeter’s importance continued to grow as it became an episcopal and royal centre, and excavations within Exeter have revealed important material culture assemblages that reflect its role as an international port.

Author : Melba Stolhand ; Carol Olson Lindahl
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781499079340

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The Road Trip by Melba Stolhand ; Carol Olson Lindahl Pdf

Melba and Carol met at a meeting of the East County Writers in 2005, and a close friendship developed over the years. Both women were adventurous, despite their age and health problems, and thought nothing of taking off across the country on a road trip to see the sights. Their only worry was whether they’d still be friends at the end of the journey. This story is the result of that trip.

Author : Siobhan Dowd
Publisher : David Fickling Books
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780375893650

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Solace of the Road by Siobhan Dowd Pdf

Holly’s story will leave a lasting impression on all who travel with her. Memories of mum are the only thing that make Holly Hogan happy. She hates her foster family with their too-nice ways and their false sympathy. And she hates her life, her stupid school, and the way everyone is always on at her. Then she finds the wig, and everything changes. Wearing the long, flowing blond locks she feels transformed. She’s not Holly anymore, she’s Solace: the girl with the slinkster walk and the supersharp talk. She’s older, more confident—the kind of girl who can walk right out of her humdrum life, hitch to Ireland, and find her mum. The kind of girl who can face the world head-on. So begins a bittersweet and sometimes hilarious journey as Solace swaggers and Holly tiptoes across England and through memory, discovering her true self and unlocking the secrets of her past.

Author : James Hesketh
Publisher : Central Recovery Press, LLC
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-15
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781936290055

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Riding a Straight and Twisty Road by James Hesketh Pdf

Informative sidebars present easy-to-read historical information, interesting facts, and useful resources. Abundant black-and-white photographs provide visual documentation of the text.

Author : David Harrison
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004-10-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191556791

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The Bridges of Medieval England by David Harrison Pdf

Medieval bridges are startling achievements of design and engineering comparable with the great cathedrals of the period, and are also proof of the great importance of road transport in the middle ages and of the size and sophistication of the medieval economy. David Harrison rewrites their history from early Anglo-Saxon England right up to the Industrial Revolution, providing new insights into many aspects of the subject. Looking at the role of bridges in the creation of a new road system, which was significantly different from its Roman predecessor and which largely survived until the twentieth century, he examines their design. Often built in the most difficult circumstances: broad flood plains, deep tidal waters, and steep upland valleys, they withstood all but the most catastrophic floods. He also investigates the immense efforts put into their construction and upkeep, ranging from the mobilization of large work forces by the old English state to the role of resident hermits and the charitable donations which produced bridge trusts with huge incomes. The evidence presented in The Bridges of Medieval England shows that the network of bridges, which had been in place since the thirteenth century, was capable of serving the needs of the economy on the eve of the Industrial Revolution. This has profound implications for our understanding of pre-industrial society, challenging accepted accounts of the development of medieval trade and communications, and bringing to the fore the continuities from the late Anglo-Saxon period to the eighteenth century. This book is essential reading for those interested in architecture, engineering, transport, and economics, and any historian sceptical about the achievements of medieval England.

Author : Tom Lorang Jones
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1565792793

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Arizona Trail by Tom Lorang Jones Pdf

As the 750-mile Arizona Trail threads its way through magnificent backcountry, hikers on this trail witness the beauty of the state's varying landscape. Also a sight to behold, the diverse flora found along the way ranges from low-lying desert dwellers to towering deciduous and coniferous trees. In this guide, the author describes the route section by section, providing a wealth of knowledge for both thru-hikers and those interested in scenic daylong excursions. Color photographs, maps, and elevation profiles beautifully augment the trail descriptions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556034589416

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Cumberland Head Connector Road, Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1454 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : United States
ISBN : UOM:35112102287630

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Report by United States. Congress. House Pdf

Author : Brian Butko
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-31
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781493041688

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Greetings from the Lincoln Highway by Brian Butko Pdf

The Lincoln Highway was the first continuous road to connect the coasts, allowing newly motorized Americans to cross the country by car. This book allows readers to travel across 100 years of the highway, from New York City to San Francisco, with stops at historic landmarks, bridges, taverns, movie palaces, diners, gas stations, ice cream stands, tourist cabins, and roadside attractions. Color maps and stories of the highway take readers through 14 states, with excerpts from memoirs and old postcards giving a feel for what early motoring was like--the good, the bad, and the muddy. The book is organized by state, with narrative information on what the original Lincoln Highway crossed through. There are historical tidbits and nostalgic details, along with information on what remains. This book is a useful treasure for travel planning and armchair reading.

Author : Freya Robertson
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780857663900

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Sunstone by Freya Robertson Pdf

The Incendi elementals that dwell beneath the mountains have found a way to tap into the Arbor’s roots, which stretch not only across the land but also through time, and King Pyra is determined to crush the ancient tree. Twenty-two years after the defeat of the Darkwater Lords, Chonrad’s widow Procella and their three children are drawn back to Heartwood to investigate the rumour of strange fires springing up across the land. Across three separate timelines, the heroes must battle to join together their ancient sunstones, to overcome the Incendi threat, and to protect the Arbor and make earth victorious once more. File Under: Fantasy [ Under Siege | The Generation Game | Incendiary | Heartwood Revisited ] From the Trade Paperback edition.