28 Days Behind Bars (Paperback)

by Harold Wagoner (Author) "Let's see, just how did this idea of a cross-country bike tour all come about?..." (more)
Key Phrases: mph tailwind, peanut butter malt, mph crosswind, United States, North Dakota, New York City (more...)

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Product Description
Join the author on a bicycle ride that you won¡¯t easily forget. As he leaves behind all the ties of metropolitan Southern California, he rediscovers the simple joys of life, childhood and human nature. He takes you along on his solo tour across the United States, traveling the northern route from Seattle to New York City. The author relates, first-hand, his impressions of urban and rural America. His tape-recorded thoughts and descriptions take you to the very place and time, from the early selection of equipment and routes, to the final entry into metropolitan New York.

You will find and appealing sense of humor, a recollection of childhood years in Wisconsin, and the insights of a man with age and wisdom on his side. He tells of the joys of a tailwind, the hardship of a headwind, and the deep appreciation of Mother Nature in all her forms. Your are given an intimate look at this man and his love of his country.

About the Author
Raised on a farm in Wisconsin, Harold Wagoner relocated to Southern California in his early 30s. It was during his work in the aerospace industry that his bicycle riding began in earnest. His love of outdoor recreation is shown through kayaking, hiking, fishing and camping.

Product Details

• Paperback: 476 pages
• Publisher: IUniverse (October 17, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059520368X
• ISBN-13: 978-0595203680
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,018,336 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A striking book., January 11, 2002

By	Karlene Johnson (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma USA) - See all my reviews

I found this an easy to read book about something I wish I had the guts to undertake. I like Wagoner's technique of narrating the mile by mile and his impressions of the local people. I admire him for making the tour and also for writing the book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Down home humor, March 31, 2002

By	Howard Worthen (Bakersfield, California USA) - See all my reviews

Harold's descriptive writing made me feel I was riding with him every day. His "down home" humor reminded me of my childhood.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!, February 14, 2002

By	Sharon Haynes (Bend, Oregon U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

A friend bought me this book because I am interested in bicycle touring. Reading it was a real experience-and I mean real, not created. Wagoner's mile by mile narration makes the ride (and the book) as realistic as if I was doing it myself.