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On Sunset Highways: A Book of Motor Rambles in California

By Thos. D. Murphy
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The author guides motorists through California by describing practical touring routes, scenic highlights, and roadside antiquities, pairing vivid landscape sketches with travel notes on road conditions and conveniences. Chapters range across regions around Los Angeles, the coast to San Diego and Santa Barbara, the central coast and Monterey, inland valleys and mountain destinations including Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. The text interweaves descriptions of missions, beaches, forests, and orchards with practical advice, maps, and color and photographic illustrations intended to orient and inspire early automobile travelers.

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Thos. D. Murphy

Thos. D. Murphy was an early 20th-century travel writer known for his engaging accounts of motoring adventures across various landscapes. His notable works include "British Highways and Byways from a Motor Car," which chronicles a five-thousand-mile journey through England, Wales, and Scotland, showcasing the charm of the British countryside. Murphy's writings often reflect a spirit of exploration, as seen in "In Unfamiliar England," where he documents lesser-known locales and cultural sites. His travel narratives extend beyond the UK, with books like "On Old-World Highways," which captures the essence of motoring through France and Germany. Through his vivid descriptions, Murphy contributed to the genre of travel literature, inviting readers to experience the world from the comfort of their armchairs.

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