Author: Walter Sir Gilbey
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This informative history of transport in England up to the mid-nineteenth century was written not so much as a pure history of carriages and carriage design but in the author's words, "attention has been given to the early history of wheeled conveyances in England and their development up to recent times." The earliest type of wheeled transport begins the book in pre-Saxon times.
Early Carriages and Roads
Author: Walter Sir Gilbey
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This informative history of transport in England up to the mid-nineteenth century was written not so much as a pure history of carriages and carriage design but in the author's words, "attention has been given to the early history of wheeled conveyances in England and their development up to recent times." The earliest type of wheeled transport begins the book in pre-Saxon times.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This informative history of transport in England up to the mid-nineteenth century was written not so much as a pure history of carriages and carriage design but in the author's words, "attention has been given to the early history of wheeled conveyances in England and their development up to recent times." The earliest type of wheeled transport begins the book in pre-Saxon times.
Roads Were Not Built for Cars
Author: Carlton Reid
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1610916891
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
In Roads Were Not Built for Cars, Carlton Reid reveals the pivotal—and largely unrecognized—role that bicyclists played in the development of modern roadways. Reid introduces readers to cycling personalities, such as Henry Ford, and the cycling advocacy groups that influenced early road improvements, literally paving the way for the motor car. When the bicycle morphed from the vehicle of rich transport progressives in the 1890s to the “poor man’s transport” in the 1920s, some cyclists became ardent motorists and were all too happy to forget their cycling roots. But, Reid explains, many motor pioneers continued cycling, celebrating the shared links between transport modes that are now seen as worlds apart. In this engaging and meticulously researched book, Carlton Reid encourages us all to celebrate those links once again.
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1610916891
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
In Roads Were Not Built for Cars, Carlton Reid reveals the pivotal—and largely unrecognized—role that bicyclists played in the development of modern roadways. Reid introduces readers to cycling personalities, such as Henry Ford, and the cycling advocacy groups that influenced early road improvements, literally paving the way for the motor car. When the bicycle morphed from the vehicle of rich transport progressives in the 1890s to the “poor man’s transport” in the 1920s, some cyclists became ardent motorists and were all too happy to forget their cycling roots. But, Reid explains, many motor pioneers continued cycling, celebrating the shared links between transport modes that are now seen as worlds apart. In this engaging and meticulously researched book, Carlton Reid encourages us all to celebrate those links once again.
Mr. Rockefeller's Roads
Author: Ann Rockefeller Roberts
Publisher: Down East Books
ISBN: 1608931900
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
The beautiful carriage roads of Mount Desert Island fit so perfectly into the land it seems as though they have always been there. Actually, they are the result of decades of planning and painstaking effort on the part of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and were built by local islanders over a 27-year period. Access by cars is not permitted, so the trails remain a boon to walkers, horseback riders, bicyclists, and cross-country skiers.This second edition also includes an interview with David Rockefeller, son of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and an exploration of the history of the roads since the publication of the first edition in 1990. Additional archival photographs and new color photographs of the roads are also included
Publisher: Down East Books
ISBN: 1608931900
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
The beautiful carriage roads of Mount Desert Island fit so perfectly into the land it seems as though they have always been there. Actually, they are the result of decades of planning and painstaking effort on the part of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and were built by local islanders over a 27-year period. Access by cars is not permitted, so the trails remain a boon to walkers, horseback riders, bicyclists, and cross-country skiers.This second edition also includes an interview with David Rockefeller, son of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and an exploration of the history of the roads since the publication of the first edition in 1990. Additional archival photographs and new color photographs of the roads are also included
Early Carriages and Roads
Author: Walter Gilbey
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022684881
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive survey of the history and development of carriages and roads, from ancient times to the early 20th century. It covers topics such as the evolution of carriage design, the construction of roads and highways, and the social and cultural impact of these innovations. It also features detailed illustrations and descriptions of various types of carriages and roads. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022684881
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive survey of the history and development of carriages and roads, from ancient times to the early 20th century. It covers topics such as the evolution of carriage design, the construction of roads and highways, and the social and cultural impact of these innovations. It also features detailed illustrations and descriptions of various types of carriages and roads. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Progress of Carriages, Roads, and Water Conveyances, from the Earliest Times to the Formation of Railways. Being a Complete Section [comprising Pp. 137-204] of Philp's “History of Progress in Great Britain,” Etc
Author: Robert Kemp PHILP
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
"Carriages Without Horses Shall Go"
Author: Alfred Richard Sennett
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Carriages and Coaches
Author: Ralph Straus
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Carriages and carts
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Carriages and carts
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The Old Federal Road in Alabama
Author: Kathryn H. Braund
Publisher: University Alabama Press
ISBN: 0817359303
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
A concise illustrated guidebook for those wishing to explore and know more about the storied gateway that made possible Alabama's development Forged through the territory of the Creek Nation by the United States federal government, the Federal Road was developed as a communication artery linking the east coast of the United States with Louisiana. Its creation amplified already tense relationships between the government, settlers, and the Creek Nation, culminating in the devastating Creek War of 1813–1814, and thereafter it became the primary avenue of immigration for thousands of Alabama settlers. Central to understanding Alabama’s territorial and early statehood years, the Federal Road was both a physical and symbolic thoroughfare that cut a swath of shattering change through the land and cultures it traversed. The road revolutionized Alabama’s expansion, altering the course of its development by playing a significant role in sparking a cataclysmic war, facilitating unprecedented American immigration, and enabling an associated radical transformation of the land itself. The first half of The Old Federal Road in Alabama: An Illustrated Guide offers a narrative history that includes brief accounts of the construction of the road, the experiences of historic travelers, and descriptions of major changes to the road over time. The authors vividly reconstruct the course of the road in detail and make use of a wealth of well-chosen illustrations. Along the way they give attention to the very terrain it traversed, bringing to life what traveling the road must have been like and illuminating its story in a way few others have ever attempted. The second half of the volume is divided into three parts—Eastern, Central, and Southern—and serves as a modern traveler’s guide to the Federal Road. This section includes driving tours and maps, highlighting historical sites and surviving portions of the old road and how to visit them.
Publisher: University Alabama Press
ISBN: 0817359303
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
A concise illustrated guidebook for those wishing to explore and know more about the storied gateway that made possible Alabama's development Forged through the territory of the Creek Nation by the United States federal government, the Federal Road was developed as a communication artery linking the east coast of the United States with Louisiana. Its creation amplified already tense relationships between the government, settlers, and the Creek Nation, culminating in the devastating Creek War of 1813–1814, and thereafter it became the primary avenue of immigration for thousands of Alabama settlers. Central to understanding Alabama’s territorial and early statehood years, the Federal Road was both a physical and symbolic thoroughfare that cut a swath of shattering change through the land and cultures it traversed. The road revolutionized Alabama’s expansion, altering the course of its development by playing a significant role in sparking a cataclysmic war, facilitating unprecedented American immigration, and enabling an associated radical transformation of the land itself. The first half of The Old Federal Road in Alabama: An Illustrated Guide offers a narrative history that includes brief accounts of the construction of the road, the experiences of historic travelers, and descriptions of major changes to the road over time. The authors vividly reconstruct the course of the road in detail and make use of a wealth of well-chosen illustrations. Along the way they give attention to the very terrain it traversed, bringing to life what traveling the road must have been like and illuminating its story in a way few others have ever attempted. The second half of the volume is divided into three parts—Eastern, Central, and Southern—and serves as a modern traveler’s guide to the Federal Road. This section includes driving tours and maps, highlighting historical sites and surviving portions of the old road and how to visit them.
The Horse World of London (1893)
Author: William John Gordon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Bibliotheca Viatica
Author: Henry Sotheran Ltd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Booksellers' catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Booksellers' catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description