The Spare-Time Book: A Practical Guide To Adventure
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What would you do if every weekend became a gateway to genuine adventure? The Spare-Time Book: A Practical Guide to Adventure answers that question with infectious enthusiasm, presenting a wide-ranging compendium of activities, pursuits, and outdoor challenges designed to transform idle hours into unforgettable experiences. Tony Gibson and Jack Singleton chronicle a world where amateur exploration, natural history, and hands-on discovery are not merely hobbies but a philosophy of living — accessible to anyone curious enough to step beyond their front door. Published as part of the celebrated Penguin Handbooks series, this volume reflects the mid-20th century British spirit of democratising knowledge and making enriching leisure pursuits available to all. Gibson and Singleton write with the breezy authority of seasoned enthusiasts, guiding readers through disciplines ranging from geology and fossil-hunting to aviation and group expeditions, all rendered in crisp, accessible prose. A testament to the enduring belief that the most extraordinary adventures are those hiding just around the corner, this guide leaves one wondering: which adventure will you choose first?
Author: Tony Gibson & Jack Singleton
Format: Paperback
Genre: Adventure fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What would you do if every weekend became a gateway to genuine adventure? The Spare-Time Book: A Practical Guide to Adventure answers that question with infectious enthusiasm, presenting a wide-ranging compendium of activities, pursuits, and outdoor challenges designed to transform idle hours into unforgettable experiences. Tony Gibson and Jack Singleton chronicle a world where amateur exploration, natural history, and hands-on discovery are not merely hobbies but a philosophy of living — accessible to anyone curious enough to step beyond their front door. Published as part of the celebrated Penguin Handbooks series, this volume reflects the mid-20th century British spirit of democratising knowledge and making enriching leisure pursuits available to all. Gibson and Singleton write with the breezy authority of seasoned enthusiasts, guiding readers through disciplines ranging from geology and fossil-hunting to aviation and group expeditions, all rendered in crisp, accessible prose. A testament to the enduring belief that the most extraordinary adventures are those hiding just around the corner, this guide leaves one wondering: which adventure will you choose first?