A Motor-Flight Through France by Edith Wharton
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"A Motor-Flight Through France" by Edith Wharton is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the journey of the author and her companions as they explore the picturesque landscapes, towns, and cultural heritage of France by motor vehicle, offering rich descriptions and insights into both the scenery and historical contexts of the locations they visit. At the start of the narrative, Wharton embarks on a motor trip
from Boulogne to Amiens, delighting in the freedom that the motor car offers compared to traditional train travel. She vividly describes the charming countryside, with its rolling hills, verdant fields, and quaint villages, highlighting the architectural nuances of various towns. The opening encapsulates her reflections on the beauty of both the landscape and the historical significance of sites, particularly focusing on the cathedral of Amiens, which captivates her alongside the simpler, intimate aspects of the towns they encounter. These observations set the tone for an exploration that blends travelogue, art critique, and personal reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08030288 |
| Title | A Motor-Flight Through France |
| Credits |
Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, MFR, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 34.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 -- Homes and haunts -- France |
| Subject | Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- France |
| Subject | France -- Intellectual life -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57347 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 498 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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