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Araminta and the Automobile

Chapter 1: ARAMINTA AND THE AUTOMOBILE
By Charles Battell Loomis
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The narrative centers on a couple who decide to invest their savings in an automobile, seeking adventure and freedom from the monotony of daily life. The protagonist, a bank clerk, reflects on the societal skepticism surrounding automobiles while expressing his excitement about the new purchase. As they embark on their first ride, humorous mishaps ensue, showcasing the challenges of navigating a new technology. The work combines elements of romance and humor, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the evolving landscape of transportation in the early 20th century.

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Title: Araminta and the Automobile

Author: Charles Battell Loomis

Illustrator: Otto Lang

Release date: August 22, 2020 [eBook #63009]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

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ARAMINTA
AND THE AUTOMOBILE

Thornton, gesticulating wildly, disappeared round the corner

ARAMINTA
AND THE AUTOMOBILE

BY
CHARLES BATTELL
LOOMIS

With Illustrations by
OTTO LANG

New York
Thomas Y. Crowell & Co.
Publishers

Copyright, 1903,
By Henry Holt & Co.

Copyright, 1907,
By Thomas Y. Crowell & Co.

The stories in this volume were copyrighted separately, as follows:

“Araminta and the Automobile,”
Copyright, 1903,
By The Saturday Evening Post, Philadelphia

“The Deception of Martha Tucker,”
Copyright, 1901,
By The Century Co.

“While the Automobile Ran Down,”
Copyright, 1900,
By The Century Co.


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