The Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863-1943 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries: To-Day and in Days of Old" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the significance of the Portsmouth Road and its evolution from a vital coach route in bygone days to the present. It delves into the socio-economic activities and historical events associated with this famed road, while also reminiscing about the era of stage-coach travel and all the characters, encounters, and experiences that came with it. The opening portion of the work introduces readers to the Portsmouth Road's physical route, highlighting its start at Stone's End, Borough, and detailing notable waypoints, such as Wandsworth and Guildford. The author provides context about the dangers and discomforts of travel during the coaching era, with mentions of highwaymen and the slow pace of the journey, which averaged under eight miles an hour. It also reflects on the romanticized view of this past era, offering a rich tapestry of insights about those who traveled the road, from wealthy gentlemen to ordinary citizens, and conveys the nostalgic allure of a time when travel was an adventure fraught with both peril and marvel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-03-24 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) Original publication data not identified England -- Description and travel England -- Social life and customs Portsmouth Road (England) DA Original publication data not identified 02021031 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39234 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39234 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133911.0 39234