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Chris Scott

    This author is renowned for his adventurous travelogues and practical handbooks for off-the-beaten-path explorers. His work, deeply informed by extensive journeys through remote landscapes like the Sahara, offers readers both evocative narratives of distant lands and indispensable practical guidance. The author expertly blends personal experience with detailed informational content, making his books essential resources for any adventurer. Recent publications further expand his rich terrain of knowledge, presenting fresh perspectives on motorcycling and discovery.

    Australia
    The Rough Guide: Australia
    Adventure Motorcycling Handbook
    Jesus Myth, The
    Highland County
    • 2022

      Jesus Myth, The

      a psychologist's viewpoint

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Filled with practical wisdom and motivational insights, this book offers readers a refreshing perspective on everyday challenges. Its straightforward approach encourages personal growth and empowerment, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their life with actionable advice and inspiration.

      Jesus Myth, The
    • 2012

      Adventure Motorcycling Handbook

      Worldwide Motorcycling Route & Planning Guide - 6th edition

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The Adventure Motorcycling Handbook has evolved significantly since its inception in the late 90s, a term I helped popularize. Now in its third decade, the revised AMH 6.1 addresses a range of essential topics, including planning, sponsorship, riding seasons, fuel prices, bike selection, and necessary gear. It also features a section on road-legal quad bikes and explores life on the road, covering borders, communication, police interactions, satnav, filming, and troubleshooting. The book provides comprehensive overland route outlines in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, known as the Adventure Motorcycling Zone. Contributions from notable adventurers like Lois Pryce, Walter Colebatch, Gaurav Jani, and Grant Johnson enrich the content. With nearly 200 additional pages, AMH 6.1 caters to a broader audience, including those new to adventure riding. It doesn't assume prior mechanical knowledge or navigation expertise, offering clearer explanations and troubleshooting guidance. This makes it a practical companion for both planning and on-the-road reference. The inclusion of insights from over 30 globetrotting contributors adds depth, making the handbook a legendary resource after nearly 30 years in print. AMH provides everything you need to know in one comprehensive volume.

      Adventure Motorcycling Handbook
    • 2008

      Highland County

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Highland County, known as "Virginia's Little Switzerland," features a unique history shaped by its high altitude and small population. Officially formed in 1847 from parts of Bath and Pendleton Counties, its early German and Scotch Irish settlers displayed remarkable perseverance in the face of isolation. This book captures the county's identity, blending strong individualism with community spirit, and showcases its rich tradition through captivating photographs spanning the 19th century to the present day, illustrating the evolution of both the rural landscape and its inhabitants.

      Highland County
    • 1997

      Australia

      The Rough Guide

      • 942 pages
      • 33 hours of reading
      Australia
    • 1995

      The Rough Guide: Australia

      The Rough Guide, Second Edition

      • 896 pages
      • 32 hours of reading

      Australia is a vast and sparsely populated land, comparable in size to the USA but home to just over eighteen million people. This ancient continent features some of the most eroded and arid landscapes, particularly in its central and western regions. In contrast, its cities, established mainly in the mid-nineteenth century, exude a youthful energy. The Outback, with its striking geological features and unique wildlife, showcases a vivid ecology that has supported the oldest surviving human culture for over fifty thousand years. The harsh interior has led to a coastal lifestyle, with most Australians living within 20km of the ocean, particularly in a suburban arc from southern Queensland to Adelaide. Urban Australians embrace New World values of material self-improvement, often enjoying a vibrant outdoor life characterized by beach culture and backyard barbecues. While this lifestyle may seem mundane to some visitors, opportunities exist, especially in the Northern Territory, to engage with Australia's indigenous cultures through ancient art sites and tours. Many Aboriginal people in central Australia maintain traditional lifestyles, yet those in urban areas often face challenges related to "welfare colonialism," leading to cycles of poverty and ill-health. Achieving genuine equality between black and white Australians remains a significant challenge.

      The Rough Guide: Australia