A very cool book. On a lark, an American in 1932 decides to driver "around the world" on a motorcycle from London. He starts by having a bike special-built, with an extra fuel reserve, an bottom engine plate and a place to stash a pistol. Then he starts out around the world, traveling through Europe, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, etc. etc., making observations along the way and having a few close calls. He spends time in everything from a Turkish jail to a Indian Army post. Illustrated with photos he took during his trip and a few spot illustrations, the book certainly shows how different the world was back then compared to what it is now.
While not the first person to ride a bike around the world, Fulton's experiences are nonetheless well worth reading about.
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