Early Carriages and Roads by Sir Walter Gilbey
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"Early Carriages and Roads" by Sir Walter Gilbey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the evolution of wheeled transport in England, focusing on the development of carriages, coaches, and the accompanying road systems from their inception to more modern times. It delves into the societal impact of these changes, illustrating how the growth of wheeled transport was inextricably linked to advancements in road-building and horse-breeding.
The opening of the book sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of the history and significance of early wheeled vehicles in England. It opens by suggesting that only around three and a half centuries have passed since wheeled conveyances became popular for passenger transport. Sir Walter Gilbey provides context by describing the unsatisfactory conditions of early roads, which complicated travel, and demonstrates the relationship between carriage use and societal advancements. The introduction not only outlines the structure and content of the book but also conveys the intent to investigate the intricate interconnections between carriages, social trends, and road improvements throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gilbey, Walter, Sir, 1831-1914 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03027292 |
| Title | Early Carriages and Roads |
| Alternate Title | Early Carriages & Roads |
| Credits | Fay Dunn, Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Communication and traffic |
| Subject | Carriages and carts |
| Subject | Vehicles -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66597 |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 884 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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