Dervla Murphy
Dervla Murphy was an Irish touring cyclist and author of adventure travel books for over 50 years. She is best known for her 1965 book 'Full Tilt: Ireland to India With a Bicycle', and for her extensive solo journeys to distant parts of the world. Her writing is noted for its wit, insight, and perceptiveness about the cultures she visited.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Full Tilt
"Full Tilt" is a captivating travelogue that documents the author's adventurous bicycle journey from Ireland to India. The journey is filled with diverse landscapes, cultures, and people, as well as several challenges, including harsh weather conditions, illness, and political unrest. The author's resilience, determination, and passion for exploration are evident throughout the book, providing an inspiring and insightful perspective on solo travel and self-discovery.
