Stage and Mail Coaches by David Mountfield
A bite-sized illustrated introduction to the brief, golden age of stage and mail coaches.
It is often forgotten that in the early nineteenth century, before the arrival of the railways, Britain had the fastest and most efficient form of public overland transport the world had ever seen. By the 1820s, what had once been a hideous chore became a fashionable pastime and a boon to business.
This short, illustrated history covers this 20-odd year period until its rapid decline as the railways spread across Britain.
David Mountfield has written a number of books on the history of travel and exploration, including The Coaching Age. He is the author of several novels and over one hundred books for young people, mainly on historical subjects.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780747805540 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747805547 |
| Title | Stage and Mail Coaches |
| Author | David Mountfield |
| Series | Shire Library |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2003-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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