Annals Of The Road: Or Notes On Mail And Stage Coaching In Great Britain (1876)

Annals of the Road: Or Notes on Mail and Stage Coaching in Great Britain is a book written by Harold Esdaile Malet and published in 1876. The book provides a comprehensive history of mail and stage coaching in Great Britain, including detailed descriptions of the routes, coaches, and drivers. Malet draws on his own experiences as a coachman, as well as extensive research, to provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of transportation. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of coaching, the development of coaching routes, the role of coaching in the economy, and the social and cultural impact of coaching. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and photographs, providing a visual record of the coaches and the people who drove them. Annals of the Road is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation, as well as for those interested in the social and cultural history of Great Britain in the 19th century.To Which Are Added Essays On The Road.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.