Project Gutenberg 2014-10-30 Public domain in the USA. 301 Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863 1943 Harper, C. G. The Great North Road, the Old Mail Road to Scotland: York to Edinburgh This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler "The Great North Road, the Old Mail Road to Scotland: York to Edinburgh" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history, geography, and significance of the Great North Road, particularly focusing on the journey from York to Edinburgh, while also highlighting the towns and landmarks along the route. The narrative is rich in detail, weaving together snippets of history, culture, and anecdotes related to the regions along this historic mail road. The opening of the book establishes a vivid sense of place, starting with the historical significance of York as a significant urban center and a crucial waypoint on the northward journey. Harper discusses the city's evolution from its ancient roots, mentioning various historical epochs—from Roman occupation to medieval times. The text paints a picture of York's historic buildings and features, such as York Minster and the city's winding streets, setting the stage for the reader to explore the rich tapestry of history tied to the Great North Road and the influential figures, events, and architecture associated with it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Great Britain -- Description and travel England -- Social life and customs A1 Road (England and Scotland) DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 515768 2025-07-19T05:37:09.618356 text/html 510372 2014-12-01T09:06:02 text/html 2204485 2025-07-19T05:37:21.406806 application/epub+zip 2172738 2025-07-19T05:37:11.297371 application/epub+zip 262361 2025-07-19T05:37:10.354375 application/epub+zip 2287801 2025-07-19T05:37:28.925798 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2200811 2025-07-19T05:37:18.404310 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349461 2022-09-21T12:45:52.656169 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440709 2025-07-19T05:37:08.390419 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 440835 2014-10-30T02:57:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19553 2025-07-19T05:37:29.160771 application/rdf+xml 14125 2025-07-19T05:37:10.456362 image/jpeg 2336 2025-07-19T05:37:10.406442 image/jpeg 173381 2014-10-30T03:10:41 application/octet-stream application/zip 2098982 2014-12-01T09:09:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 2089614 2025-07-19T05:37:09.816394 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia