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The Holyhead Road; The Mail-Coach Road To Dublin; (Volume - II) Birmingham To Holthead

The Holyhead Road; The Mail-Coach Road To Dublin; (Volume - II) Birmingham To Holthead

G. Harper, Charles

Paperback

General ReferenceTravel WritingBritish History

ISBN10: 9354413919
ISBN13: 9789354413919
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 8 2021
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.78
Height: 0.72 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A journey along the old Holyhead Road is a journey through the beating heart of Britain's past. From bustling Birmingham to windswept Holyhead, Charles G. Harper's illustrated travel book opens the door to a vanished world of stagecoaches, coaching inns, and the storied turnpike roads that once linked England and Wales. Every page brims with the vivid detail and wry curiosity of a true antiquarian, guiding readers and local history researchers alike through landscapes shaped by centuries of mail coach history and human endeavour. You can almost hear the echo of hooves, the call of the guard, and the bustle at ancient inns that once welcomed travellers on this vital route. Harper's masterful topographical road guide is more than a chronicle of the birmingham to holyhead route; it is a living map for heritage travel enthusiasts and collectors of stagecoach history books. With evocative illustrations and a keen eye for the quirks of local tradition, the author captures the romance and reality of the England Wales road journey, from market towns to lonely milestones. His narrative is a rich tapestry of local lore, historic turnpike roads, and the everyday lives that shaped the landscape. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For anyone passionate about antiquarian local history, classic travel writing, or the enduring allure of the open road, Charles G. Harper's work stands as both a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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