# Road to the Dales

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- Book: [Road to the Dales](https://www.bookquiver.com/gervase-phinn/road-to-the-dales) ([Road to the Dales.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/gervase-phinn/road-to-the-dales.md))
- Authors: [Gervase Phinn](https://www.bookquiver.com/gervase-phinn)
- Publisher: Penguin
- ISBN: 978-01-4102-672-5
- Pages: 448
- Published: 2011-03-17
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Known for his anecdotes about others, Gervase Phinn finally reveals his own story in this long-awaited autobiography. Gervase tells of a life full of happiness, conversation, music and books shared with his three siblings, mother and father. This book is a snapshot of growing up in Yorkshire in the 1950s - reminisce with Gervase, and share in his personal journey - of school days and holidays as well as his tentative steps into the adult world. Devour numerous uproarious stories including the incident involving a broken greenhouse, crashing his brother's newly restored bike as well as secrets about his first dates, adventures at summer camp, family trips to Blackpool and many other captivating tales. With a wicked ear for the comical, and a sharp eye for detail, this beautifully written book visits poignant moments, significant events and precious memories from a boy called Gervase.