The Bath Road: History, Fashion, & Frivolity on an Old Highway

"The Bath Road: History, Fashion, & Frivolity on an Old Highway" by Charles G. Harper is a historical exploration of a significant route in England during a time of high society. It showcases the importance of the Bath Road and its many tales, concentrating on the stylish era of travel to Bath, a favored location for the trendy and those looking for healing. The book starts by looking at what made English roads special, focusing on this particular road becoming a popular cultural and fashion center. Harper paints a picture of the way people traveled and interacted socially on the road, pointing out the large number of visitors heading to Bath for its famous mineral waters. Through descriptive language, the author also brings to life the changing scenery and the diverse people who used the road, creating a vivid scene of the glamorous world of past travel the highway represents.