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Between 1914 and 1915, the acclaimed cycling journalist, William Fitzwater Wray, transported readers of The Daily News to the countryside of war-torn France.
The series of periodicals, collected later to form this book, document his unique tour de France, on a bicycle from Le Havre to Picardie and back, armed only with a Union Jack and an outdated permission slip.
His object in writing was not to capture war in France, but France in war.
The journey is full of adventure and fascinating first-hand encounters with soldiers and civilians.
Across France in War Time is a thoroughly enjoyable read for anyone interested in cycling or World War One.
21 x 13 cms, softback, 96 pages.
2015
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