Synopsis
Take a sunny, vintage tour of early motor life through bright, friendly pictures. This 1904 children’s book invites young readers to meet a parade of road scenes, from old-fashioned carriages to early motor cars, with playful captions and colorful illustrations.
This edition presents a warm, illustrated look at how cars and road life appeared in the era. It blends simple text with busy, engaging scenes that invite curiosity about transportation history and the world of early motoring.
- Vivid color illustrations that bring early cars, drivers, and road scenes to life.
- Short, caption-like entries that describe each item or moment on the roadside.
- A gentle blend of history and imagination, suitable for children exploring motor-age themes.
- Part of the Dumpy Books for Children, a classic series known for accessible pictures and stories.
Ideal for readers who enjoy vintage picture books, introductions to transportation, and playful, early-20th-century illustration.
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Angela M. Foster is a versatile author/creator of several different book series of picture books, workbooks, reading books, educational/learning books, knitting & crochet pattern books, plastic canvas pattern books, genealogy vital records books, and more. You can follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AngelaMFoster47 or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AngelaMFoster4 or on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/amfoster4/
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