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Billy Connolly's Route 66

The Big Yin on the Ultimate American Road Trip

Author: Billy Connolly  

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National treasure and much-loved Scottish comedian Billy Connolly takes us on a fascinating and hilarious journey across the most famous highway in the world, Route 66.

A classic combination of travel, humour, music, and modern American history.

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National treasure and much-loved Scottish comedian Billy Connolly takes us on a fascinating and hilarious journey across the most famous highway in the world, Route 66.

A classic combination of travel, humour, music, and modern American history.

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The best-loved comedian in Britain heads off on the most famous highway in the world on an unforgettable journey.

Having always dreamed about taking a trip on the legendary Route 66, Billy Connolly is finally heading off on the ride of a lifetime. Travelling all 2,488 miles of this epic road, known as 'The Main Street of America', the Big Yin will share the experiences of the countless travellers who have taken the journey before him. The tales he'll gather on the way, from the skyscrapers of Chicago through the Wild West badlands of Oklahoma and Texas and on to the beaches of the Pacific coast, will tell the story of modern America. And they might just inspire a few readers to get on their bikes as well.

With his unrivalled instinct for a good story and the affability that has endeared him to millions of fans, Billy is the ultimate companion for the ultimate road trip.

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About the Author

Billy Connolly is a world-renowned, award-winning comedian, musician, presenter, author and actor.

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Britain's best-loved comedian hits the most famous highway in the world on an unforgettable journey. Billy Connolly, music-lover, biker, and scourge of the beige and bland the world over, has dreamed about taking a trip on the legendary Route 66 since he heard Chuck Berry belting out one of the greatest rock 'n' roll records of all time. And now he's finally had the chance to do it, travelling every mile on his custom-made trike in search of the real America that can still be found beyond the nation's freeways. Taking in both the essential icons and the hidden gems of the 'Mother Road', Billy also meets up with plenty of the memorable characters who call it home along the way. With his unrivalled instinct for a good story, and the infectious enthusiasm that has made him our most engaging national treasure, Billy Connolly is the ultimate guide to the ultimate road trip.

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The best-loved comedian in Britain heads off on the most famous highway in the world on an unforgettable journey.Having always dreamed about taking a trip on the legendary Route 66, Billy Connolly is finally heading off on the ride of a lifetime. Travelling all 2,488 miles of this epic road, known as 'The Main Street of America', the Big Yin will share the experiences of the countless travellers who have taken the journey before him. The tales he'll gather on the way, from the skyscrapers of Chicago through the Wild West badlands of Oklahoma and Texas and on to the beaches of the Pacific coast, will tell the story of modern America. And they might just inspire a few readers to get on their bikes as well.With his unrivalled instinct for a good story and the affability that has endeared him to millions of fans, Billy is the ultimate companion for the ultimate road trip.

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Product Details

Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group | Sphere
Published
10th May 2012
Pages
400
ISBN
9780751547092

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