"The Holyhead Road: The Mail-coach Road to Dublin. Vol. 1" by Charles G. Harper is a journey through time, revealing the story of the Holyhead Road and its vital role in connecting London to Dublin during the era of mail coaches. With a nostalgic tone, the author paints a vivid picture of olden days where travel was an adventure filled with uncertainty. Exploring the contrasts between the past and the present, Harper describes historical paths with stories of travelers, the start of the mail coach system, and people like Dean Swift who made a mark. He sets the scene to explore both the beauty and hardship of past journeys, highlighting how tough but important travel was in shaping the world.
The Holyhead Road: The Mail-coach Road to Dublin. Vol. 1
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Experience a bygone era as perilous journeys and the rumble of mail coaches reveal how a rugged road connected two great cities.
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About the AuthorCharles 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.
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.
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