| Author |
Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris), 1859-1920 |
| Author |
Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933 |
| Illustrator |
Lowenheim, Frederic |
| Title |
My Friend the Chauffeur
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ross Wilburn, Suzanne Shell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"My Friend the Chauffeur" by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around Ralph Moray, who becomes entangled in a comical and chaotic situation involving his friend Terry, a titled gentleman turned amateur chauffeur, and a group of American heiresses seeking adventure in Europe. The narrative conveys themes of class, humor, and social dynamics as it explores the pair's interactions with these spirited ladies, particularly amid the contrasting backdrop of motor travel during this period. The beginning of the novel introduces Ralph and Terry at their villa on the French Riviera when they stumble upon an advertisement that prompts Terry to offer his services as a chauffeur for three American ladies. As they prepare for this adventure, the pair meets the lively and engaging Mrs. Kathryn Kidder, her daughter Beechy, and the beautiful but seemingly reluctant Miss Madeleine Destrey. The unfolding scene, filled with humorous mishaps and unexpected visitors, sets the tone for a lighthearted exploration of romance and social circumstance, suggesting that the journeys ahead will be filled with both challenges and revelations for all involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Europe -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Automobiles -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19441 |
| Release Date |
Oct 2, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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