Publisher's Synopsis
""Motor Odyssey In Europe And Africa"" is a travel memoir written by Charles Bennett Cobb, in which he recounts his adventures driving through Europe and Africa in the early 1900s. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing his travels through Europe and the second part focusing on his journey through Africa. Cobb's journey through Europe takes him through countries such as France, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany, where he encounters various challenges such as navigating through unfamiliar roads, dealing with mechanical issues with his car, and experiencing cultural differences. He also meets interesting people along the way and shares his observations about the different regions he visits.In the second part of the book, Cobb travels through Africa, starting in Egypt and making his way through Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. He encounters a variety of obstacles such as navigating through treacherous terrain, dealing with hostile locals, and experiencing the harsh realities of colonialism. Throughout the book, Cobb provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cultures, and people he encounters, as well as his own thoughts and reflections on his experiences. ""Motor Odyssey In Europe And Africa"" is a fascinating and engaging account of a bygone era of travel and exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
