Ball, Amos/Christoph Meier-Siem
Travels with a Jaguar

With interpolations by Ruth M. Ball. Illustrations by Ralph Robinson.

In 1954, an American family set out on a tour of Europe in a Jaguar. What happened to them later? The tour and their lives are described in this exciting and amusing story, which also features J. F. Kennedy, George Ball, Lyndon B. Johnson, the Chicago Seven, Tom Hanks - and a Jaguar. This beautifully designed collectors' edition was produced using the methods of the 1950s. After stumbling across a privately-published book from 1954, Christoph Meier-Siem was intrigued and started researching the story behind the story. This historical gem revealed a family that transcended the cliché of typical Americans. The values so impressively described and lived in the book - humanity, a deep and enduring family attachment and a lively interest in other cultures - are evidence of a bond between Europe and the United States that seemed long lost. Included: Special design with pasted-in photos, a hotel list for retracing the historical route and a supplementary booklet "What to drive?". Strictly limited collector's edition, hand-numbered. Collector's Edition. 126 Seiten mit 53 Abb. und Karten sowie einem 12-seitigen Beiheft mit 10 meist farbigen Tafeln, Leinen (The Jaguar Press 2015) Mängelexemplarstempel auf Schnitt, untere Kanten und Fußschnitt etwas bestoßen/defect copy stamp on cut, lower edges and cut somewhat bumped. Limited Edition of 500 numbered Copies of which this is copy 432