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Publication
Macmillan & Co (1894). 376p.
Description
Originally published in 1893. A well illustrated and detailed record of the history and types of horse drawn transport along the main travel routes of England. Contents include:- The Bath Road - The Exeter Road - The Portsmouth Road - The Brighton Road - The Dover Road - The York Road - The Holyhead Road etc. Vivid descriptions of many hostelries and their clientele abound. Many of the earliest transport books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Original language
English
Original publication date
1888
Physical description
375 p.; 18.6 cm
Local notes
A well illustrated and detailed record of the history and types of horse drawn transport along the main travel routes of England.
Part of Macmillan’s Cranford series, decoratively bound with intricate gilt designs.
Part of Macmillan’s Cranford series, decoratively bound with intricate gilt designs.