Motor Tours in the West Country

Name: Motor Tours in the West Country
Author: Mrs. Rodolph Stawell

By Mrs. Rodolph Stawell

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About This Book

A practical and evocative travel guide for motorists exploring England's West Country, offering route-by-route itineraries, distances, road conditions, and maps alongside descriptive accounts of scenery, towns, churches, castles, and coastal views. Each chapter outlines recommended runs across Somerset, Devon (heart, north, south) and Cornwall, pairing hands-on driving advice with historical and antiquarian notes and plentiful photographic illustrations. The author balances practical details—gradients, surfaces, ferry points—with literary reflections on landscape, local curiosities, and suggested detours, making it useful for planning tours and for armchair readers seeking a vivid sense of the region.

About the Author

Mrs. Rodolph Stawell

Mrs. Rodolph Stawell was a British author known for her contributions to travel literature and children's stories. Her notable works include "Fairies I Have Met," which explores whimsical encounters with fairies, showcasing her imaginative storytelling. Stawell also authored a series of travel guides, such as "Motor Tours in Wales & the Border Counties," "Motor Tours in the West Country," and "Motor Tours in Yorkshire," which reflect her passion for exploring the British landscape. Her writings often blend personal experience with practical travel advice, making her a unique voice in early 20th-century literature.