The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries: To-Day and in Days of Old by Harper
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| Author | Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943 |
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| LoC No. | 02021031 |
| Title | The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries: To-Day and in Days of Old |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries: To-Day and in Days of Old" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the significance of the Portsmouth Road and its evolution from a vital coach route in bygone days to the present. It delves into the socio-economic activities and historical events associated with this famed road, while also reminiscing about the era of stage-coach travel and all the characters, encounters, and experiences that came with it. The opening portion of the work introduces readers to the Portsmouth Road's physical route, highlighting its start at Stone's End, Borough, and detailing notable waypoints, such as Wandsworth and Guildford. The author provides context about the dangers and discomforts of travel during the coaching era, with mentions of highwaymen and the slow pace of the journey, which averaged under eight miles an hour. It also reflects on the romanticized view of this past era, offering a rich tapestry of insights about those who traveled the road, from wealthy gentlemen to ordinary citizens, and conveys the nostalgic allure of a time when travel was an adventure fraught with both peril and marvel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | England -- Description and travel |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Portsmouth Road (England) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39234 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 164 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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