The Automobilist Abroad

"The Automobilist Abroad" by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield is an early 20th-century travel guide that shows the unique experience of automobile touring. The author looks at what it’s like to travel by car, focusing on trips through France and its lovely scenery, while also talking about how traveling this way can create independence and friendship. Right away, the book celebrates the new automobile and how freely it allows travelers to move about. The beginning of the book prepares readers for a detailed look into car travel involving discussions of social interactions, the conditions of roads at the time, and historical context, and the tone is very supportive and filled with excitement for discovering new places with your companions.