The Car That Went Abroad: Motoring Through the Golden Age

Name: The Car That Went Abroad: Motoring Through the Golden Age
Author: Albert Bigelow Paine

By Albert Bigelow Paine

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About This Book

A small family's extended automobile tour across southern and central France, into Switzerland and the Black Forest, is recounted through vivid travel sketches and practical motoring observations. The narrative follows roads and weather, customs delays at ports, and visits to Roman remains, medieval cloisters, market squares, and mountain passes. Anecdotes about mechanical mishaps, local habits, lodging, and route choices alternate with descriptive impressions of towns and landscapes. Chapters provide route recommendations and cost notes, and the account closes with reflective commentary on the changes in travel and the world encountered during their journey.

About the Author

Albert Bigelow Paine

Albert Bigelow Paine was an American author and biographer, best known for his works that capture the essence of childhood and Americana. He wrote a variety of books, including children's literature such as "Peanut": The Story of a Boy and the beloved Hollow Tree series. Paine also made significant contributions to the literary legacy of Mark Twain, penning a comprehensive biography that spans Twain's life and career. His writing often reflects a deep appreciation for nature and the simplicity of rural life, as seen in works like Dwellers in Arcady: The Story of an Abandoned Farm. Through his diverse body of work, Paine has left a lasting impact on American literature.