The Brighton Road: The Classic Highway to the South by Charles G. Harper
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"The Brighton Road: The Classic Highway to the South" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history and development of the main route from London to Brighton, detailing its significance as a key highway and documenting the various modes of travel and notable events along the way. The work offers a glimpse into the changing landscape of transportation and societal
norms associated with the road. The opening of this narrative outlines details of the Brighton Road's measurements and main routes, describing its historical evolution from an infrequently traveled path to a bustling highway. Harper discusses how the road was shaped by its early travelers, including coaches and waggoners, and highlights key locations and stopping points along the route. Additionally, the author introduces the colorful social dynamics of the Regency era, referencing notable figures like George IV and the vibrant culture surrounding the travel industry of the time. This section establishes a foundation for tracing the road's historical significance, intertwined with anecdotes of the characters who once traveled it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Brighton Road: The Classic Highway to the South |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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 | Brighton Road (London, England) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38611 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38611-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1055 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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