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European and Other Bikes / Jules Verne's mysterious motorcycles
« on: January 04, 2018, 02:20:52 PM »
Hello! I'm a translator doing some research on Jules Verne's novel Master of the World, and would be glad for some expert advice on a couple of motorcycles mentioned in the book.
There's a scene at a big automobile race, circa 1903, in which motorcycles are permitted to enter alongside cars. Verne mentions a lot of authentic automobile brands in this scene, and also two motorcycle brands: "Hurter" and "Dietrich." Do these names ring a bell to you?
An auto expert mentioned Hurtu and De Dietrich to me—they were car makers of the right era, but I haven't been able to trace whether they were also building motorcycles at the time as well. Any wisdom would be much appreciated.
Many thanks!
There's a scene at a big automobile race, circa 1903, in which motorcycles are permitted to enter alongside cars. Verne mentions a lot of authentic automobile brands in this scene, and also two motorcycle brands: "Hurter" and "Dietrich." Do these names ring a bell to you?
An auto expert mentioned Hurtu and De Dietrich to me—they were car makers of the right era, but I haven't been able to trace whether they were also building motorcycles at the time as well. Any wisdom would be much appreciated.
Many thanks!