Hell's Angels
A Strange and Terrible Saga
by Hunter S. Thompson
Should I read this?
Recommended by 1 source and appears in Motorcycle, Investigative Journalism, and Writing.
"California, Labor Day weekend . . . early, with ocean fog still in the streets, outlaw motorcyclists wearing chains, shades and greasy Levis roll out from damp garages, allnight diners and castoff onenight pads in Frisco, Hollywood, Berdoo and East Oakland, heading for the Monterey peninsula, north of Big Sur. . . The Menace is loose again." T...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Motorcycle, Investigative Journalism, and Writing.
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“"@tommyslone: Challenge accepted. Best Hunter S. Thompson book to start with" Q Start with Hell's Angels and go from there.”
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