The Motor Routes of England: Western Section

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Home, Gordon, 1878-1969

Contributor:

Ashdown, Charles Henry, 1856-1922

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Motor Routes of England: Western Section" by Gordon Home is a travel guidebook written in the early 20th century. This volume is part of a series and serves as a detailed companion for motorists exploring the scenic routes of England and Wales, particularly focusing on the western region. The book includes maps, illustrations, and information about historical landmarks, architecture, and points of interest along the travel routes. The opening of the work provides insight into the author's motivations and the collaborative effort behind its creation. Gordon Home expresses gratitude towards his assistant, Charles H. Ashdown, for their joint exploration and rigorous documentation of the routes. He sets the tone for the guidebook by emphasizing the practicality and utility of the detailed routes designed for motor tourists, while also highlighting the importance of the accompanying maps. The opening also addresses the historical and cultural significance of various locations encountered along the journey, suggesting an intent not only to guide but to enrich the travel experience with knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-07-18