A teenager left on his own travels west in a kit car he built himself, and along the way picks up two Vietnam veterans, who take him on an eye-opening journey.
Writer Jack Kerouac recounts stories based upon his real life travels and experiences, describing the people he encountered along the way and the impact they had on his life.
Offers a guide to adventure travels throughout the world. Features expert advice and practical information on activities. Includes a ratings-system that enables readers to assess if an adventure is right for them. Features easy-to-follow text, full-color photographs, and end papers.
Contains 284 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about people, places, things, events, and concepts related to the history of travel before the twentieth century.