Description
Former library copy. No dust jacket. The hardcover has some wear, fraying, and fading at spine. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This charming 1922 travelogue by South Carolina writer John Prioleau offers a delightful glimpse into the early days of automotive exploration. “The Adventures of Imshi” recounts Prioleau’s journey in a small two-seater car from Charleston to Florida in search of warmth and sunshine during the winter months. More than just a road trip narrative, the book provides a fascinating window into the touring culture of the 1920s, when the automobile was still a novelty and cross-country travel an adventure. Prioleau’s witty and observant prose brings to life the challenges of early motoring, from unreliable roads to frequent breakdowns, while also capturing the thrill of discovering new landscapes at the dawn of the automotive age. This well-preserved ex-library copy, though lacking a dust jacket, remains an appealing artifact for collectors of early 20th-century travel literature or those interested in the social history of the American road trip.
