Giant Steps
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Giant Steps
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See moreThe compelling and inspiring story of Karl Bushby, who is attempting to walk the 36,000 miles from the foot of South America back to Britain (via the Bering Strait and the Channel Tunnel).
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The compelling and inspiring story of Karl Bushby, who is attempting to walk the 36,000 miles from the foot of South America back to Britain (via the Bering Strait and the Channel Tunnel).
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 Strait, through Asia, Russia and Europe, back through the Channel Tunnel and returning to Britain in 2011.
It is a journey of remarkable endurance - 20 miles a day, 3,000 miles a year, 36,000 miles in total. By 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.
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Giant Steps has been praised for its compelling narrative and inspiring spirit. Frederick Forsyth describes it as an "odyssey worthy of Ulysses himself," celebrating the enduring adventurous spirit of young Britons. The Mirror called it "enthralling," while Woman's Own highlights the "inspiring true story of a man facing remarkable odds -- and winning."
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780751536959
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 April 2007
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Illustration: Section: 16, b/w
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 310g
Pages: 432
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About the Author
Karl Bushby is a former member of the elite Parachute regiment. His remarkable journey began in November 1998, and he is currently in Russia.
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