Hargreaves, Rob

Clem Beckett: Motorcycle Legend and War Hero

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ISBN 13:
9781399098427
author:
Hargreaves, Rob
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Pen & Sword Military
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Military History, World War II,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£20.79

Description

Clem Beckett's life was marked by an insatiable passion for speed and machines. As a teenager, he turned to motorcycles as a means of escape from the uncertain future of his hometown. With determination and natural exuberance, he overcame adversity to become a pioneering Dirt Track rider, breaking records and challenging authority along the way. Beckett's involvement in politics was driven by a desire for youthful rebellion against traditional values. He joined the Communist Party and took part in the Spanish Civil War, using his experiences to inform his views on revolutionary politics. His life was also marked by risk-taking and serial injury, as he pursued his love of speed and motorcycles. This book tells the story of Clem Beckett's extraordinary rise from humble beginnings to stardom in a new sport. With its focus on Beckett's remarkable career and personal experiences, it offers a unique insight into the life of a true motorcycle legend and war hero.

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