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Mountfield, David

 
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Synopsis

A bite-sized illustrated introduction to the brief, golden age of stage and mail coaches.

It is often forgotten that in the early nineteenth century, before the arrival of the railways, Britain had the fastest and most efficient form of public overland transport the world had ever seen. By the 1820s, what had once been a hideous chore became a fashionable pastime and a boon to business.

This short, illustrated history covers this 20-odd year period until its rapid decline as the railways spread across Britain.

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À propos de l'auteur

David Mountfield has written a number of books on the history of travel and exploration, including The Coaching Age. He is the author of several novels and over one hundred books for young people, mainly on historical subjects.

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