Through East Anglia In A Motor Car

About this film

LibriVox recording of Through East Anglia In A Motor Car by James Edmund Vincent. Read in English by TND The beginning of the last century saw an increasing popularity of the motor car as a viable method of transport for a significant number of the more affluent sections of the population. The freedom, flexibility and speed (!) that this modern invention provided to those who were wealthy enough to be able to afford to buy and to run one of these vehicles, meant that they were soon used for frequent social and pleasure purposes allowing both the travelling to and the exploration of different regions of the country. This book, from 1907: ‘Through East Anglia in a Motor Car’, documents numerous journeys that the author, accompanied by various passengers and friends had undertaken during the previous year, using various vehicles popular at that time. Although mention is made in the text of different motor cars used for the various trips, such as those manufactured by Panhard, Lanchester, and Rolls Royce (a 1906 Grey Ghost, no less), there is not too much reported about the running and maintenance of them. The author however, does seem to be really pleased when on a fine day and faced…

Directors & creators

James Edmund Vincent

Subjects

librivox; audiobooks;travel; motoring; Suffolk; norfolk; east anglia; the broads; norfolk broads; east of england; essex; cambridgeshire; the fens; motor car; guide book

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