Britain By Thumb
Reviving the lost art of hitchhiking
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Hitchhiking is rare in Britain today but with a looming climate crisis and soaring petrol prices, the time is ripe for its revival. Britain by Thumb is a testament to hitchhiking's wonders, its extraordinary chance encounters and its power to bring complete strangers together. Most of all, it is a unique account of modern-day Great Britain.