The Motorcycle Diaries

''The Motorcycle Diaries'' ( book by Che Guevara about his travels through South America with his friend Alberto Granado on a 1939 Norton 500 motorcycle. Born into an aristocratic family, this was Guevara's first expedition around Latin America . In the book, he details the role and life of the indigenous peasantry throughout Latin America , including mine workers and persecuted Communists fleeing their homes. The book ends with a declaration by Che of his willingness to fight and die for the cause of the Proletariat in Latin America.

SEE ALSO

'' The Motorcycle Diaries '', a 2004 Film , based on Guevara's book, Granado's ''Con el Che por America Latina'' and interviews with Granado and his family.

'' Guerrilla '' (2007 film)

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A Comparative Review of Guevara's, Granado's and Salles' "Motorcycle Diaries".

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