
WINGED WHEELS IN FRANCE
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
A daring early‑twentieth‑century road adventure invites listeners to glide across the French landscape in a bright red automobile, guided by a spirited French driver who charts a route through sun‑kissed Provence, the historic towns of the Rhône valley, and the rugged peaks of the Alps. The narrator’s eye for detail brings the bustling markets of Aix, the medieval walls of Carcassonne, and the solemn majesty of ancient abbeys to life, while the car’s “winged wheels” become a symbol of freedom and curiosity.
As the journey unfolds, the story weaves together charming encounters with locals, vivid descriptions of coastal towns and forested passes, and the quiet wonder of distant castles perched on hilltops. Listeners will feel the hum of the engine echoing through vineyards and river valleys, sharing in the romance of a road trip that captures the spirit of a country on the cusp of modernity.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (366K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Christian Boissonnas, Ann Jury and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-05-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1853–1924
A globe-trotting American travel writer, he turned long journeys through Mexico, Russia, India, Ireland, and beyond into vivid books for readers at home. His work captures the curiosity and pace of travel writing at the turn of the 20th century.
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