Giant Steps

Giant Steps An American Odyssey from Punta Arenas to the Edge of Alaska

Paperback (06 Apr 2006)

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Publisher's Synopsis

In Punta Arenas, Chile, in November 1998, Karl Bushby set out on one of the most remarkable journeys of modern times. His plan is as simple as it is extraordinary: to walk up the Americas, across the Bering Straits, through Asia, Russia and Europe, back through the Channel Tunnel and returning to Britain in 2009.

It is a journey of remarkable endurance -- 20 miles a day, 3,000 miles a year, 36,000 miles in total. By the the time Karl returns, he will have crossed four continents, twenty five countries, a frozen sea, six deserts and seven mountain ranges.

But more than that, unlike other similar expeditions, Karl is attempting it single handed: no huge support teams, no large sponsorship deals, this is the inspiring true story of a man facing remarkable odds -- and winning.

About the Publisher

Sphere

Sphere

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Book information

ISBN: 9780316729581
Publisher: Little, Brown
Imprint: Sphere
Pub date:
DEWEY: 917.0454
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 336
Weight: 472g
Height: 234mm
Width: 153mm
Spine width: 26mm