Out of print, but get a copy if you can find it... Might be a bit dated (I read it back in the late 80's) but I remember it as a somewhat bizarre, but fascinating look at an incredibly anal/meticulous Englishman who decides to walk from the very tip of Tierra del Fuego in Argentina to one of the northernmost parts of Canada.

His determination and single-mindedness kept him going, along at times with his Japanese wife and (later) baby, through some pretty sticky situations. As a Spanish teacher (

Out of print, but get a copy if you can find it... Might be a bit dated (I read it back in the late 80's) but I remember it as a somewhat bizarre, but fascinating look at an incredibly anal/meticulous Englishman who decides to walk from the very tip of Tierra del Fuego in Argentina to one of the northernmost parts of Canada.

His determination and single-mindedness kept him going, along at times with his Japanese wife and (later) baby, through some pretty sticky situations. As a Spanish teacher (at that time) and lover of all L. American culture/s, I think at that time, I wanted more detail of the people and places he encountered (there was plenty, I just wanted MORE!!) Rereading it now (haven't found it yet, still looking!) I'd be equally fascinated by the details of this monumental walk (plenty also!!) AND the fascinating people and adventures he had along the way. I think the North American/US portion of his trip didn't get covered as thoroughly. I remember reading this book while camping out in the woods of upper New York State and wishing I had the time/gumption to do more than a couple of nights of camping out of the back of my car... I've had a few adventures since then, near, far, and in-between, but I think I've got some sort of 50+ year "itch," and now more than ever, I'm revisiting, admiring, and secretly planning my next getaway, and this book might just be the (repeat) kick in the pants I'm needing!!

GOOD read!!