Johnny Ginger's Last Ride

by Tom Fremantle

In 1996 Tom Fremantle began an epic journey, cycling from Swanbourne, England to Swanbourne, Australia, following in the footsteps of his ancestor, Captain Charles, founder of Fremantle port. His route led him through twenty countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, Tibet and Cambodia. Johnny Ginger's Last Ride is Tom's awe-inspiring and amusing account of his protracted travels. "A writer who commands fascinated attention" wrote John Mortimer

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel

374 pages, Paperback

First published June 9, 2000

About the author

Tom is the author of three travel memoirs –Johnny Ginger’s Last Ride (Macmillan), The Moonshine Mule and The Road to Timbuktu (Constable). After completing a degree in nursing, Tom drew on his experiences in his very successful memoir Nurse! Nurse! under the pseudonym Jimmy Frazier.

Reviews

[Ramazan Oruç · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to obtain this book desperartly as I was told by one of my friend that i was mentioned in this book When the outhor was travelling in Turkey he visited Dalyan and had a very long and interesting chat about life in Turkey and the strong traditions of the Turkish people. My friend faxed me 4 pages of this book where i was mentioned.

[Scott Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favourite travel books, written in an easygoing style, I have re-read it many times. It speaks to my love of the journey, of discovery, of personal goals and achievement. I'm sure it played no small part in my own forays into cycle touring

[Toria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book - particularly as I knew Johnny Ginger when I was growing up.

[Steffan Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, great balance between his own adventure and the history and story of the places he visited

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favourite books, it held me gripped from beginning to end.