Going Somewhere

Going Somewhere

A. Frederick Collins

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Editorial:
Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781025686479
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'Going Somewhere; How to Travel by Land and Sea' is a comprehensive and practical guide to the art of movement during the vibrant interwar period. Written by A. Frederick Collins, this work serves as an essential manual for the early twentieth-century traveler, detailing the mechanics and logistics of global journeys before the era of commercial aviation.The book explores the various modes of transit available at the time, providing in-depth information on everything from the nuances of rail travel and automotive touring to the sophisticated world of transoceanic steamships. Collins provides readers with functional advice on planning itineraries, managing baggage, and navigating the social expectations of travel. By bridging the gap between technical instruction and tourism advice, the work offers a unique perspective on how the modern world began to shrink as transportation networks expanded across continents and oceans.Focusing on both the practicalities of the trip and the thrill of the destination, 'Going Somewhere; How to Travel by Land and Sea' captures the spirit of adventure that defined the 1920s. It stands as a valuable historical resource for those interested in the evolution of transport, the history of tourism, and the social history of mobility in the early modern age.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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