The Silk Road and Beyond

Dive into the thrilling world of The Silk Road and Beyond, where long-distance trucking unfolds like an epic adventure. Authored by Ivor Whittall, this stunning hardback captures the true essence of a trucker's journey through the Middle East, emphasizing courage and resilience in the face of harsh landscapes and unpredictable challenges. Spanning 240 captivating pages, the narrative takes you from the nascent stages of Ivor's articulated-truck driving career to the daring expeditions in desolate areas, such as the treacherous Tahir Pass in Eastern Turkey. With vivid anecdotes and engaging storytelling, the book shares hair-raising experiences and humorous escapades that only seasoned truckers could fathom. Revised by Paul Rowlands, another trucker with a wealth of experience, this book is not just a memoir; it's a celebration of grit and self-reliance. The Silk Road and Beyond also delves into the intricacies of cross-border negotiations and the art of recovering broken-down trucks, providing readers with historical insights and practical knowledge of long-distance trucking. Ideal for transportation enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and history buffs, this hardback represents an invaluable resource for anyone curious about the logistics, culture, and challenges of truck driving across the Middle East. Don't miss the chance to own this compelling piece of literature that brilliantly narrates the adventures of one of the early pioneers in long-distance trucking. Get your copy today and embark on this unforgettable journey!

Author: Ivor Whiiall Publisher: Old Pond
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 210 x 297 mm
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 16-08-2019

The hair-raising true adventures of a long-distance trucker in the Middle East. The Silk Road and Beyond covers the career, adventures and anecdotes of Ivor Whittall, one of the early pioneers of long distance trucking to the Middle East. Written in an engaging style, the book encompasses stories from the beginning of Ivor’s career, from qualifying as an articulated-truck driver, his first overseas trip to Kuwait, the desert trek between Jordan and Saudi Arabia and the journey over the infamous Tahir Pass in Eastern Turkey, which claimed many trucks and the lives of some of their drivers. The book is edited and revised by Paul Rowlands, himself an experienced trucker and published book author, and includes many amusing and hair-raising tales. It covers subjects such as the recovery of broken down trucks and trailers and the delights of custom formalities and cross-border negotiations, not only providing a fascinating insight to this important period in transport history, but demonstrating the important qualities of determination and self-reliance, applied by the author to many challenging situations.