Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Charles George Harper (1863–1943) was an English author and illustrator. Born in London, England, Harper wrote self-illustrated travel books, including those exploring the regions, roads, coastlines, literary connections, and old inns of Britain. In later life, he lived in Petersham.
The Great North Road, the Old Mail Road to Scotland: London to York
Discover how a single road transformed the way people traveled between two major cities, evolving from a hazardous trail to a bustling highway with the advent of new transportation.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The Cambridge, Ely, and King's Lynn Road: The Great Fenland Highway
Journey through time on the old coaching route connecting notable locations, where Roman occupations and chaotic invasions intertwine with the landscapes that characterize the roads.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The Hardy Country: Literary landmarks of the Wessex Novels
Venture into the enchanting landscapes of Dorsetshire, where the lines between reality and fiction blur, and the characters from timeless novels come to life.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
From Paddington to Penzance The record of a summer tramp from London to the Land's End
Craving an escape from the city, a man and his companion set off on a walking trip across England, finding beauty and quirky characters along the way.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The North Devon Coast
Discover a forgotten corner of England where untamed landscapes reveal a unique blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The Exeter Road: the story of the west of England highway
Journey through time on a historic English highway, encountering tales of coaches, legends, and the evolution of travel itself.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Half-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 1 Picturesque Biographies and Traditions of the "Knights of the Road"
Uncover England's notorious "Knights of the Road," as fact clashes with fiction to reveal their gripping descent from respected heroes to feared villains.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
A Practical Hand-book of Drawing for Modern Methods of Reproduction
Discover how the art of pen-drawing evolves in the face of new technology for reproducing illustrations, requiring artists to master both technical skill and artistic expression.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The Dover Road: Annals of an Ancient Turnpike
Follow the path of emperors and commoners on a road that shaped a nation's destiny.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The Newmarket, Bury, Thetford and Cromer Road Sport and history on an East Anglian turnpike
Journey back in time along an East Anglian path where highwaymen roamed and horse-drawn carriages once battled desolate landscapes.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The Manchester and Glasgow Road, Volume 1 (of 2) This Way to Gretna Green
Experience a bygone era on the road from London to Glasgow, filled with romance, hardship, and the echoes of a world transformed by travel.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Stage-coach and Mail in Days of Yore, Volume 1 (of 2) A picturesque history of the coaching age
Discover how stagecoaches and mail routes dramatically transformed England, leaving behind a legacy of romance and nostalgia that even the rise of railways couldn't erase.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries: To-Day and in Days of Old
Experience a bygone era of stagecoaches, highwaymen, and unforgettable journeys along a historic road that shaped society.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The Kentish Coast
Explore the beautiful and historically rich Kentish coastline, where ancient tales meet vibrant modern life, revealing the area's most important figures and turning points.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Wessex
Discover the romantic landscapes and historical towns of a beloved English region, brought to life through vivid descriptions and literary connections.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Revolted Woman: Past, present, and to come
Witness the clash of tradition and progress as women strive for equality, challenging a world resistant to change and threatening to upend the established order.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Thames Valley Villages, Volume 1 (of 2)
Embark on a journey through time and discover the hidden beauty of charming English villages as the evolving Thames River guides the way.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The Holyhead Road: The Mail-coach Road to Dublin. Vol. 1
Experience a bygone era as perilous journeys and the rumble of mail coaches reveal how a rugged road connected two great cities.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The Cornish Coast (South), and the Isles of Scilly
Embark on a historical exploration of a captivating region, encountering breathtaking landscapes and historical sites filled with aesthetic and cultural charm.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The Brighton Road: The Classic Highway to the South
Discover the captivating story of a road that shaped a nation, filled with colorful characters and tales of changing times.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper