Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 207 Eddy, Arthur Jerome 1859 1920 Chauffeur Two Thousand Miles on an Automobile Being a Desultory Narrative of a Trip Through New England, New York, Canada, and the West, By "Chauffeur" 2,000 Miles on an Automobile 2000 Miles on an Automobile Produced by Holly Ingraham "Two Thousand Miles on an Automobile" by Arthur Jerome Eddy is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century that encapsulates the excitement and challenges of an automobile journey through New England, New York, Canada, and the West. The writer, who refers to himself humorously as "Chauffeur," embarks on this adventure accompanied by a character known as the Professor. The narrative not only chronicles their travels but also delves into the intricacies of operating an automobile during a time of technological innovation and social change. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the author's reflections on the automobile itself, illustrating the capricious nature of gasoline engines and the necessary skills required to handle them. It emphasizes a variety of human interactions that unfold during their travels, from charming exchanges with curious bystanders to humorous encounters with the local populace, particularly with children and farm workers. As they prepare to start their journey, the author sets the stage for an exploration of both the landscapes they traverse and the sociocultural dynamics of late 19th-century North America. The tone is informal and reflective, infused with humor, presenting a rich backdrop for the unique experiences that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- Description and travel United States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918 Eddy, Arthur Jerome, 1859-1920 -- Travel -- United States Automobile travel -- United States -- History -- 20th century E151 Text Transportation Category: Humour Category: Travel Writing 513714 2025-07-05T14:26:47.512791 text/html 513585 513525 2024-11-05T17:15:30.691793 2023-10-06T05:12:06.855900 text/html text/html 288618 2025-07-05T14:26:55.905710 application/epub+zip 294412 2025-07-05T14:26:50.809730 application/epub+zip 274170 2025-07-05T14:26:49.599785 application/epub+zip 546167 2025-07-05T14:26:59.936716 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 514779 2025-07-05T14:26:55.093713 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347640 2022-09-06T20:21:44.158204 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 477259 2025-07-05T14:26:46.971813 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 457570 2024-10-28T19:27:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18421 2025-07-05T14:27:00.299684 application/rdf+xml 18737 2025-07-05T14:26:50.093736 image/jpeg 4257 2025-07-05T14:26:49.844740 image/jpeg 286888 2025-07-05T14:26:47.552770 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia