The Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863-1943 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Exeter Road: The Story of the West of England Highway" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as the fifth volume in a series about major English highways, specifically focusing on the Exeter Road. The author aims to explore the history, anecdotes, and traditions related to this roadway, offering a blend of historical detail and narrative storytelling. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of the Exeter Road's development, beginning from Hyde Park Corner and noting its connections to other significant routes, such as those leading to Bath. Harper provides a historical context, discussing the various pathways to Exeter and the evolution of travel along this road over time, including the emergence of coaching services like the "Telegraph" and "Quicksilver." He highlights the challenges and characteristics of early journeys, emphasizing the contrasts between the coaching era and modern advancements in transportation. Harper's rich narrative style introduces readers to a unique blend of local legends and practical travel experiences, inviting them to journey through both time and place. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-02-09 Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and 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 Exeter Road DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54140 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54140 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134240.0 54140