Michael Holroyd

On Wheels

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ISBN 13:: 9780701187439
author:: Michael Holroyd
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Chatto & Windus
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 11.9 x 1.7 x 18.4 cm
Genre:: Biography,
Condition:: New
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Michael Holroyd's memoir "On Wheels" is a wry and thoughtful exploration of his lifelong relationship with cars. Through a series of engaging anecdotes, he weaves together stories of his own experiences learning to drive, as well as those of his famous biographical subjects. From Bernard Shaw's reckless driving to Vita Sackville-West's romantic getaways in her car, Holroyd reveals the surprising ways in which automobiles have shaped the lives of those around him. With a keen eye for detail and a witty sense of humour, he challenges our view of the past and offers a unique perspective on the future. A charming and perceptive book that is both an elegy to the glamour of the car and a thoughtful meditation on its enduring significance.

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