Three Speeds Forward: An Automobile Love Story With One Reverse (1906)

By Lloyd Osbourne

Book Overview

""Three Speeds Forward: An Automobile Love Story With One Reverse"" is a novel written by Lloyd Osbourne and published in 1906. The book tells the story of a young man named Jack, who falls in love with a wealthy woman named Betty. Jack is passionate about cars and becomes a mechanic, while Betty is more concerned with social status and wealth. Despite their differences, they fall in love and get married.The novel is set in the early 1900s, a time when automobiles were still a relatively new invention. Jack's love for cars is a major theme throughout the book, and the author uses vivid descriptions to bring the vehicles to life. The book also explores themes of class and social status, as Jack and Betty come from very different backgrounds.As the title suggests, the book has its share of ups and downs. Jack and Betty's relationship is tested by a number of challenges, including financial difficulties and the disapproval of Betty's family. However, they are ultimately able to overcome these obstacles and find happiness together.Overall, ""Three Speeds Forward"" is a charming and engaging love story that will appeal to anyone who loves cars or enjoys a good romance novel. The book is well-written and full of memorable characters, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the automobile industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163962473
• ISBN13: 9781163962473
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"