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A restless traveler sets out for an ambitious automobile tour of Spain in the heat of August, armed with a meticulously packed wagon of spare parts, maps, and a well‑stocked pantry. Before hitting the road, he recounts the chorus of doubtful voices that warned of scorching temperatures, broken roads, and relentless insects, turning each warning into a catalyst for his determination. The opening pages blend witty dialogues with practical details, painting a vivid picture of early twentieth‑century road preparation and the spirit of adventure that drives the journey.
As the convoy rolls out from Montpellier, the narrative switches to the rhythm of sunrise, the clang of trumpets, and the first glimpse of the Spanish landscape. Through lively anecdotes and occasional humor, the author invites listeners to experience the anticipation, the challenges of early motoring, and the promise of a continent waiting to be discovered on open road.
Full title
Le Tour de l'Espagne en Automobile Etude de Tourisme Etude de Tourisme
Language
fr
Duration
~6 hours (351K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Release date
2013-12-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

b. 1874
A French travel writer of the early automobile age, he turned long road journeys into lively books about Spain, Hungary, the Balkans, and beyond. His work captures a moment when motoring still felt adventurous, uncertain, and new.
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