Project Gutenberg 2019-01-11 Public domain in the USA. 385 Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863 1943 Harper, C. G. Stage-coach and Mail in Days of Yore, Volume 2 (of 2) A picturesque history of the coaching age Illustrated from old-time prints and pictures. Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Stage-coach and Mail in Days of Yore, Volume 2" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the fascinating world of coach travel in Britain, exploring its evolution and significance during the coaching age. The book discusses various routes, notable events, and the impact of mail-coaches on society and commerce, providing a vivid picture of travel in a bygone era. The opening of this volume begins with a detailed analysis of the later mail-coaches and their operational efficiencies, citing specific journeys and travel times to illustrate the changes in mail delivery from the early 19th century onwards. Harper paints a picture of the challenges passengers faced, from the discomfort of long journeys to the management and condition of vehicles and horses. He also touches on the tension between the Post Office and Turnpike Trusts, offering insights into the economics of travel during that time. Overall, the beginning establishes a foundation for understanding the context of coach travel, setting the stage for more detailed explorations in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Coaching (Transportation) -- History HE Text Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) 674279 2025-06-23T11:05:09.770939 text/html 638730 2019-01-10T16:38:32 text/html 5175466 2025-06-23T11:05:25.679301 application/epub+zip 5173405 2025-06-23T11:05:13.365300 application/epub+zip 310981 2025-06-23T11:05:11.414780 application/epub+zip 5339895 2025-06-23T11:05:33.183179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5278350 2025-06-23T11:05:23.605213 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 422541 2022-09-26T16:00:16.938295 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 475549 2025-06-23T11:05:07.329814 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 475869 2019-01-10T16:38:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18568 2025-06-23T11:05:33.382174 application/rdf+xml 12384 2025-06-23T11:05:11.714784 image/jpeg 2161 2025-06-23T11:05:11.566781 image/jpeg 182785 2019-01-10T16:38:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 4585373 2019-01-10T16:38:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 4597237 2025-06-23T11:05:09.975848 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