Project Gutenberg 2014-05-02 Public domain in the USA. 493 Murphy, Thos. D. (Thomas Dowler) 1866 1928 Murphy, Thomas Dowler Murphy, Thomas D. 14006012 On Old-World Highways A Book of Motor Rambles in France and Germany and the Record of a Pilgrimage from Land's End to John O'Groats in Britain Produced by Sonya Schermann, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "On Old-World Highways" by Thos. D. Murphy is a historical travelogue written in the early 20th century. The text recounts leisurely motor journeys through scenic locations in France and Germany, along with the author's reflections on the places and experiences encountered during the road trips. The narrative highlights the charm of both the well-known and the overlooked picturesque spots throughout these regions. The beginning of the book sets the stage for a series of travel experiences, starting with the planning of a journey from London to France. The narrator introduces his party, which includes a capable guide referred to as "the Captain." As they navigate through the English countryside towards their crossing to Boulogne, they express anticipation for the adventures ahead. The opening also touches on the preparations made through the Royal Automobile Club, showcasing the enthusiasm and meticulous planning involved in motor travel during this period. As the journey unfolds, there is a blend of detailed observations about the roads, towns, and people encountered, inviting readers to join in the exploration of old-world charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45567/45567-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Germany -- Description and travel France -- Description and travel Great Britain -- Description and travel D Text Category: Travel Writing 671512 2025-08-18T12:08:29.685359 text/html 637200 2024-10-24T07:03:03 text/html 3732687 2025-08-18T12:08:40.680339 application/epub+zip 3728064 2025-08-18T12:08:31.889371 application/epub+zip 326110 2025-08-18T12:08:30.689382 application/epub+zip 3881160 2025-08-18T12:08:46.548368 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3812716 2025-08-18T12:08:39.341326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 421000 2022-09-20T18:40:48.591531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 557199 2025-08-18T12:08:28.096403 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 537250 2024-10-24T07:03:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16601 2025-08-18T12:08:46.710278 application/rdf+xml 15011 2025-08-18T12:08:30.833361 image/jpeg 2748 2025-08-18T12:08:30.762361 image/jpeg 3487464 2025-08-18T12:08:29.934438 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