Excerpt from En Route: A Descriptive Automobile Tour Through Nine Countries Over Nineteen Great Passes of Europe
Distances have been left strictly alone for upon tours such as these Distance has no bearing what ever, and, with Time, takes a secondary place; both are immaterial. Names of hotels I have avoided, for several reasons. A hotel which, upon a first visit, has appealed to one as delightful and alto gether charming, may, under a change of manage ment, be found greatly lacking the next time one stays there and mac versé. The few that am named are those only that have been distinguished by some incident out of the common.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book invites you to join the author on a thrilling journey through the heart of Europe in the early 20th century. Traveling by automobile, a relatively new technology at the time, the author takes readers on a picturesque tour through Switzerland, Italy, and France, documenting his experiences with a captivating blend of detail and wit. The author's love for the open road is evident as he details breathtaking landscapes, from the rugged peaks of the Alps to the serene shores of Lake Neuchatel. The book delves into the challenges of early motoring, including the complexities of navigating foreign roads, the perils of encountering strict road regulations, and the occasional unexpected encounter with the local authorities. This book is a captivating testament to the spirit of adventure and the allure of discovery, offering a glimpse into a bygone era when exploration was a privilege, and the road was a canvas for personal journeys. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332334964_0
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