A Cruise Upon Wheels: The Chronicle of Some Autumn Wanderings Among the Deserted Post-Roads of France (1863)

A Cruise Upon Wheels: The Chronicle Of Some Autumn Wanderings Among The Deserted Post-Roads Of France is a travelogue written by Charles Allston Collins in 1863. The book chronicles the author's journey through the French countryside during the autumn season. The author travels by a unique mode of transportation, a caravan of sorts, which he refers to as his ""cruise upon wheels."" The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences as he travels along the deserted post-roads of France, encountering various landscapes, villages, and people. Collins' writing style is descriptive and engaging, providing readers with a vivid picture of the French countryside during the 19th century. The book offers a glimpse into the culture and way of life of rural France during this time period. Overall, A Cruise Upon Wheels is a fascinating travelogue that offers readers a unique perspective on French history and culture.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.