Two Thousand Miles on an Automobile
Being a Desultory Narrative of a Trip Through New England, New York, Canada, and the West, By "Chauffeur"By Arthur Jerome Eddy
Length7h 50m
About this audiobook
In "Two Thousand Miles on an Automobile," Arthur Jerome Eddy embarks on a groundbreaking journey through early automotive exploration in America. Written in the early 20th century during the automobile revolution, this narrative captures the thrilling adventure of a 2,000-mile road trip, reflecting both the spirit of discovery and the practical challenges of unpaved roads and limited automotive infrastructure. Eddy's prose is imbued with a blend of enthusiasm and pragmatic observation, rendering vivid descriptions of the landscapes, towns, and people he encounters, while also offering a critical lens on the burgeoning automobile culture. Eddy, an artist and writer from Chicago, was deeply influenced by his experiences in the changing socio-economic landscape of America during the early 1900s. His background in art and his keen interest in technology and travel compelled him to document this transformative era. Through his detailed accounts, Eddy provides insights not just into the adventure of the journey, but also into the broader implications of the automobile on American identity and society. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American travel, automotive culture, or early 20th-century literature. Eddy'Äôs combination of narrative richness and insightful commentary makes it a compelling account that resonates with historians, travel enthusiasts, and those passionate about the evolution of transportation.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (15)
Includes Goodreads
GenreTravel
Length7 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2WITH EIGHTEEN ILLUSTRATIONS BY FRANK VERBECK
3CHAPTER ONE SOME PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS THE MADDING CROWD
4CHAPTER TWO THE MACHINE USED MAKING READY TO START
5CHAPTER THREE THE START "IS THIS ROAD TO—"
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6CHAPTER THREE THE START THE RAILROAD SPIKE
7CHAPTER FIVE ON TO BUFFALO "GEE WHIZ!!"
8CHAPTER SIX BUFFALO THE MIDWAY
9CHAPTER SEVEN BUFFALO TO CANANDAIGUA BEWARE OF THE COUNTRY MECHANIC
10CHAPTER EIGHT THE MORGAN MYSTERY THE OLD STONE BLACKSMITH SHOP AT STAFFORD
11CHAPTER NINE THROUGH WESTERN NEW YORK IN THE MUD
12CHAPTER TEN THE MOHAWK VALLEY IN THE VALLEY
13CHAPTER ELEVEN THE VALLEY OF LEBANON THE SICK TURKEY
14CHAPTER TWELVE AN INCIDENT OF TRAVEL "THE COURT CONSIDERS THE MATTER"
15CHAPTER THIRTEEN THROUGH MASSACHUSETTS IN LENOX
16CHAPTER FOURTEEN LEXINGTON AND CONCORD "THE WAYSIDE INN"
17CHAPTER FIFTEEN RHODE ISLAND AND CONNECTICUT CALLING THE FERRY
18CHAPTER SIXTEEN ANARCHISM "BULLETINS FROM THE CHAMBER OF DEATH"
19CHAPTER SEVENTEEN NEW YORK TO BUFFALO UP THE HILL
20CHAPTER EIGHTEEN THROUGH CANADA HOME HOME
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