02371cam a22003493u 4500 58909 UtSlPG 20260610134346.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07042035 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943 The Hastings Road and the "Happy Springs of Tunbridge" Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2019-02-18 Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Hastings Road and the 'Happy Springs of Tunbridge'" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the roads leading to Hastings and highlights their significance, particularly in relation to social and national history, while also reflecting on the natural beauty of the Sussex and Kent landscapes. The opening of the work introduces the author’s viewpoint on the Hastings Road, emphasizing its hilly terrain and the challenges it presents to travelers. Harper shares vivid descriptions of the route from London to Hastings, exploring its historical context and the evolution of its use from ancient times through the coaching era. The narrative blends personal anecdotes with historical tidbits, revealing the road's past and its connection to various towns and landmarks along the journey. The author's observant and conversational tone invites readers to appreciate the road not only as a means of travel but as a vessel of history and charm, filled with stories of bygone travelers and the changing landscape around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Description and travel England -- Social life and customs Hastings Road https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58909 99735 99735