Two Thousand Miles on an Automobile Being a Desultory Narrative of a Trip Through New England, New York, Canada, and the West, By "Chauffeur"

Two Thousand Miles on an Automobile by Arthur Jerome Eddy crackles with the adventurous spirit of early motoring as a wry and observant travelogue of a 1902 road trip across New England, New York, Canada, and the American West. Eddy — writing under the playful byline "Chauffeur" — mixes practical notes on the machine, vivid impressions of towns and countryside, and comic episodes of mechanical failure and human eccentricity. Part travel memoir, part social sketch, the narrative captures the invention-era thrill of the automobile: rough roads, curious townsfolk, changing landscapes, and debates about modernity and anarchism. Chapters range from technical descriptions of the car and the hazards of long-distance driving to leisurely reflections on history, local character, and the oddities encountered en route. The tone is conversational, garrulous, and candid, offering both information and entertainment without pretense. Perfect for fans of travel writing, early automotive history, and vintage Americana, this audiobook invites listeners to experience the dawn of the motor age through a lively, firsthand account—ideal for road-trip daydreaming, history buffs, and anyone curious about how travel transformed at the turn of the 20th century.