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Highways And Horses

Highways And Horses

Maudslay, Athol

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ISBN10: 1163307807
ISBN13: 9781163307809
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 568
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Highways and Horses is a book written by Athol Maudslay that delves into the history of horse-drawn transportation and the development of roads and highways in England. The book explores the role of horses in transportation, agriculture, and industry, and how they shaped the economy and society of England.Maudslay provides a detailed account of the evolution of horse-drawn transportation, from the early days of packhorses and stagecoaches to the rise of the railway and the decline of the horse-drawn era. He also examines the construction and maintenance of roads and highways, and the challenges faced by those who built and used them.The book is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, and includes anecdotes and stories about the people and horses who played a significant role in the history of transportation in England. It also offers insights into the social and cultural significance of horses in English life, and the ways in which they were celebrated in literature, art, and popular culture.Overall, Highways and Horses is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of transportation, horses, and English culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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