The Holyhead Road: The Mail-coach Road to Dublin. Vol. 2 by Charles G. Harper

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Author Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943
Title The Holyhead Road: The Mail-coach Road to Dublin. Vol. 2
Note Illustrated by the author, and from old-time prints and pictures.
Note Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Holyhead Road: The Mail-coach Road to Dublin. Vol. 2" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume details the iconic mail-coach route from Birmingham to Holyhead, exploring the intricate history of travel, trade, and transformation along this crucial roadway, famously utilized in the 18th and 19th centuries. Through a blend of narrative and vivid illustrations, Harper paints a detailed picture of the towns, coaches, and cultural evolution associated with this important route. The opening of the book introduces readers to Birmingham, a city marked by its dynamic history and significance in the coaching era. Harper provides fascinating insights into the town's origins, industry, and notable events, from its rise during the Civil War to its industrial prowess in manufacturing and gun-making. These thorough historical explorations set the tone for the journey along the road to Holyhead, highlighting the cultural and social milieu of towns encountered along the way, like Wednesbury and Wolverhampton, while also reflecting on the changes brought by the advent of the railway, transforming travel methods across England. (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 A5 Road (England and Wales)
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EBook-No. 58841
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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