Excerpt from Three Men in a Motor Car: A Summer Tour in France and Switzerland Followed by Some Observations on Kindred Topics
Mr. Scarritt, writing from a ripe experience, tells In his book how the fascinating pleasures of a European tour may be most successfully obtained. With him as guide, the way is smooth; difficulties vanish. Much as he has done for automobilism in America, he is here putting his countrymen under a fresh debt, and he is adding to the happiness and civili zation of the world by bringing nations nearer, and teaching us better to understand each other.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a practical guide for Americans wishing to take a European tour in their motor car. At the dawn of the 20th century, when cars were new, the author was among the first to recognize the motor car's potential to transform travel. In this book, he documents his experiences taking an automobile tour through France and Switzerland. The author provides a glimpse into the early days of motoring, recounting both the challenges and the joys of his journey. He discusses advancements in motor car technology and explains how traveling by car offered him a new perspective on the people and landscapes of Europe. He also explores the social revolution implied in the word automobilism and predicts the ways that automobiles will change society. This book shows how the automobile has been a force for good in the world, enabling people to see more of their surroundings and connect with each other. It will appeal to car enthusiasts, travel buffs, and anyone interested in the history of technology and its impact on society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331495581_0
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