Cobb charles bennett (4 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Caswell, Edward C (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Motor Odyssey In Europe And Africa is a travelogue written by Charles Bennett Cobb that chronicles his journey through Europe and Africa in the early 20th century. Cobb, an American, sets out on a six-month adventure in his trusty automobile, driving through various countries and encountering different cultures along the way.The book is divided into chapters that cover each leg of Cobb's journey, beginning with his departure from New York and his arrival in England. From there, he travels through France, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany, describing the landscapes, people, and customs he encounters. He then crosses the Mediterranean to Tunisia and continues on through Algeria, Morocco, and Spain before returning to France and eventually England.Throughout the book, Cobb provides detailed descriptions of the roads he travels on, the challenges he faces with his car, and the various accommodations he stays in. He also offers insights into the cultures and societies he encounters, such as the Berber tribes of North Africa and the poverty he witnesses in parts of Europe.Motor Odyssey In Europe And Africa is a fascinating account of a bygone era of travel, offering readers a glimpse into the early days of automobile travel and the spirit of adventure that drove people to explore the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, history, or the early days of automotive technology.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. Caswell, Edward C (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Lighthearted travel memoir from Charles Cobb's motorcar adventure with his mother through France, Spain, North Africa, Egypt, Damascus, Bagdad, Teheran, India and elsewhere in the early 1950's. :: Signed and dated by author on front free endpaper. :: Contains black and white photographs and charming illustrations! :: Bound in publishers red linen-like textured paper-covered boards. Front board bears title in purple, and a petite oval Eiffel Tower on the lower right. Title, author, and publisher lettered on spine in purple. Octavo (8 3/8 x 5 5/8 inches; 212 x 144 millimeters). 145 pages. Condition: Very Good+, in a Very Good dust jacket. Book is in excellent condition, endpapers age-toned. Dust jacket has chips along edges, and some tiny tears. There is a sticker pull at the bottom of the rear panel. Edward C. Caswell (illustrator).…

New York, 1952. 145 pp. B./w. ills. Hardcover, d./j. - Dustjacket repaired.With a dedication & signed by the author.