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Title: The Exeter Road: the story of the west of England highway

Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online
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Summary: "The Exeter Road: The Story of the West of England Highway" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as the fifth volume in a series about major English highways, specifically focusing on the Exeter Road. The author aims to explore the history, anecdotes, and traditions related to this roadway, offering a blend of historical detail and narrative storytelling. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of the Exeter Road's development, beginning from Hyde Park Corner and noting its connections to other significant routes, such as those leading to Bath. Harper provides a historical context, discussing the various pathways to Exeter and the evolution of travel along this road over time, including the emergence of coaching services like the "Telegraph" and "Quicksilver." He highlights the challenges and characteristics of early journeys, emphasizing the contrasts between the coaching era and modern advancements in transportation. Harper's rich narrative style introduces readers to a unique blend of local legends and practical travel experiences, inviting them to journey through both time and place. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943

EBook No.: 54140

Published: Feb 9, 2017

Downloads: 101

Language: English

Subject: England -- Description and travel

Subject: England -- Social life and customs

Subject: Exeter Road

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Exeter Road: the story of the west of England highway

Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Exeter Road: The Story of the West of England Highway" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as the fifth volume in a series about major English highways, specifically focusing on the Exeter Road. The author aims to explore the history, anecdotes, and traditions related to this roadway, offering a blend of historical detail and narrative storytelling. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of the Exeter Road's development, beginning from Hyde Park Corner and noting its connections to other significant routes, such as those leading to Bath. Harper provides a historical context, discussing the various pathways to Exeter and the evolution of travel along this road over time, including the emergence of coaching services like the "Telegraph" and "Quicksilver." He highlights the challenges and characteristics of early journeys, emphasizing the contrasts between the coaching era and modern advancements in transportation. Harper's rich narrative style introduces readers to a unique blend of local legends and practical travel experiences, inviting them to journey through both time and place. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943

EBook No.: 54140

Published: Feb 9, 2017

Downloads: 101

Language: English

Subject: England -- Description and travel

Subject: England -- Social life and customs

Subject: Exeter Road

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.