The Hastings Road and the "Happy Springs of Tunbridge" by Charles G. Harper
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| Author | Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943 |
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| LoC No. | 07042035 |
| Title | The Hastings Road and the "Happy Springs of Tunbridge" |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | England -- Description and travel |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Hastings Road |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58909 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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