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Free Country: A Penniless Adventure the Length of Britain

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內容簡介 **THE AMAZON #1 HUMOUR AND #1 TRAVEL BESTSELLER** "...spent last night laughing so much my coffee came out my eyes...""...this book is quite simply the best I've read in years...""...a completely bonkers challenge and a brilliantly funny read, I couldn't put it down...""...it reminded me of some of Danny Wallace and Dave Gorman's best bits...""...this wonderful story had me crying with laughter more often than not...""...inspiring, uplifting, need I say more? Quite brilliant...""...funny, totally engrossing and actually quite moving...""...one of the most heart-warming, genuinely funny books I have read in a long time...""...not many books keep me up 'till 4am, endangering my marriage in the process... Read it now...""...for the price of half a pint of beer you'll fill at least 4 pint glasses with tears of laughter..." The plan is simple. George and Ben have three weeks to cycle 1000 miles from the bottom of England to the top of Scotland. There is just one small problem... they have no bikes, no clothes, no food and no money. Setting off in just a pair of Union Jack boxer shorts, they attempt to rely on the generosity of the British public for everything from food to accommodation, clothes to shoes, and bikes to beer. During the most hilarious adventure, George and Ben encounter some of Great Britain's most eccentric and extraordinary characters and find themselves in the most ridiculous situations. Free Country is guaranteed to make you laugh (you may even shed a tear). It will restore your faith in humanity and leave you with a big smile on your face and a warm feeling inside.

作者介紹

作者介紹 George Mahood is an award-winning writer. Specifically, he was placed third in the Little Brington Village Fete's limerick competition (Under 11s category) in 1988. It was the same year that Mrs Marriott's legendary fruit loaf was beaten in the WI cake contest for the first time in six years. George studied Communication Studies and English Literature at Leeds University. After spending a year travelling in the USA (with clothes and money), he worked for several years in a variety of jobs including charity fund-raising and garlic bread making. He currently works as a photographer, specialising in weddings. George has been the lead singer and guitarist of a rubbish band and the chairman and midfielder of an awful Sunday-league football team. George has plenty more madcap ideas that will form the basis of future books. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook to keep in touch, see more photos, and to hear about future projects. http: www.facebook.com georgemahood http: www.twitter.com georgemahood

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