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Full tilt

Full tilt

Ireland to India with a Bicycle [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2018] Dervla Murphy
TravelMemoir
Pages
132
Published
1965
Language
English
Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousInspiringReflectiveThought-Provoking
QuestSurvivalRoad TripFish Out of Water

Genres

Travel Memoir

About the author

D
Dervla Murphy

Dervla Murphy was an Irish travel writer known for her independent, often bicycle-powered, adventures. Books like Extreme Aarde offer her direct, unvarnished accounts of journeys through difficult terrain. She wrote with a unique honesty about the places she visited.

Frequently asked questions

  • What was Dervla Murphy's first book?

    Dervla Murphy's first book was "Full Tilt: Ireland to India by Bicycle." It was published in 1965.

  • Is "Full Tilt" a true story?

    Yes, "Full Tilt" is a non-fiction account of Dervla Murphy's solo bicycle journey from Ireland to India.

  • What is the tone of "Full Tilt"?

    The book is known for its adventurous and often humorous tone, detailing the challenges and encounters Dervla Murphy experienced on her journey.