by Eric Newby · Picador · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780330304900
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«Round Ireland in Low Gear» is Eric Newby's travel book, published by Picador in paperback (320 pages, in English).
In the depths of winter, Eric Newby persuades his wife Wanda to cycle around Ireland. Through storms, hills and fierce dogs, the couple crosses towns and landscapes such as Donegal and Croagh Patrick, stopping for tea, soda bread and Guinness, while discovering the island's history, legends and hospitality.
The work originally appeared in 1987; this Picador edition is from 1988 and includes bibliographical references and an index.
For readers of travel literature and memoirs, with a special interest in Ireland and cycle touring.
George Eric Newby was an English travel writer. His works include A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush, The Last Grain Race and A Small Place in Italy.
