Coaches and Coaching by Leigh Hunt
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About this eBook
| Author | Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859 |
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| Illustrator | Hardy, Paul, 1862-1942 |
| Title | Coaches and Coaching |
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| Summary | "Coaches and Coaching" by Leigh Hunt is a reflective and whimsical exploration of various types of carriages and the experiences associated with travel by coach, written during the early 19th century. This book serves as a celebration of the joys and peculiarities of transportation in a time when horse-drawn coaches were a primary mode of travel. Hunt delves into the nuances of different vehicles such as mail coaches, post chaises, and hackney coaches, providing both a historical context and personal anecdotes that encapsulate the essence of travel during that era. In "Coaches and Coaching," Leigh Hunt vividly portrays the charm and humor of road travel, blending his love for literature with his observations of the social dynamics involved in coach rides. He reflects on the character of coachmen, the camaraderie among passengers, and the unique experiences borne from journeys taken in various types of carriages. The narrative is interspersed with poetry and anecdotes that highlight the emotional and social aspects of travel, as well as the realities of the transportation system of the time. Through whimsical commentary, Hunt allows readers to appreciate the simple joys and occasional trials that came with a ride in a coach, elevating the mundane into the realm of philosophical reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Coaching (Transportation) |
| Subject | Carriages and carts |
| Subject | Coach horses |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42948 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 172 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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