The Great North Road, the Old Mail Road to Scotland: London to York
By Charles G. Harper
Length7h 32m
About this audiobook
In "The Great North Road, the Old Mail Road to Scotland: London to York," Charles G. Harper delivers a richly detailed exploration of one of England's most historic thoroughfares. Written in a narrative style that weaves together personal reflection, historical anecdote, and vivid description, Harper captures the essence of travel along this ancient route. His work is not just a guide but an evocative tribute to the landscape, architecture, and social fabric that have evolved along the road connecting London to York, emphasizing the cultural significance of the journey as much as the destination. Charles G. Harper, an accomplished travel writer and illustrator renowned for his deep appreciation of British landscapes, is uniquely suited to unveil the character of the Great North Road. Harper's passion for exploration is evident in his meticulous research and engaging prose, reflecting the late Victorian era's burgeoning interest in the intersection of history and the emerging field of travel literature. His insights into the historical relevance of the postal routes provide a lens through which readers can view the evolution of British society. This book is an invaluable resource for historians, literature enthusiasts, and casual readers alike. Harper's work invites readers to embark on their own journey, unearthing the stories embedded in the terrain. It serves as both a travelogue and a historical document, making it a must-read for anyone intrigued by Britain's rich past.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length7 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 2, 2022
LanguageEnglish
More from Charles G. Harper
The Cornish Coast (South) , and the Isles of ScillyCharles G. Harper6h 34m$2 · $0.00
Revolted Woman: Past, present, and to comeCharles G. Harper3h 29m$2 · $0.00
The SmugglersCharles G. Harper6h 31m$2 · $0.00
The South Devon CoastCharles G. Harper5h 45m$1 · $0.00
The Newmarket, Bury, Thetford and Cromer RoadCharles G. Harper6h 19m$1 · $0.00
The Bath RoadCharles G. Harper5h 28m$2 · $0.00
The Old Inns of England (Vol. 1&2)Charles G. Harper13h 12m$1 · $0.00
The Dover Road: Annals of an Ancient TurnpikeCharles G. Harper7h 10m$2 · $0.00
The Hardy CountryCharles G. Harper7h 33m$1 · $0.00
The Great North Road, the Old Mail Road to Scotland: York to EdinburghCharles G. Harper6h 31m$1 · $0.00
The Exeter RoadCharles G. Harper6h 4m$2 · $0.00
The South Devon CoastCharles G. Harper6h 43m$2 · $0.00
The Kentish CoastCharles G. Harper8h 36m$2 · $0.00
The Hardy CountryCharles G. Harper8h 6m$2 · $0.00
WessexCharles G. Harper1h 16m$2 · $0.00
The Somerset CoastCharles G. Harper7h 3m$1 · $0.00
A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf (With Original Drawings & Photographs) (Annotated)John Muir5h 55m$2 · $0.00
Chaos in a CoupeDivya Dugar9h 18m$18 · $0.00
Sun & SsukgatMichelle Jungmin Bang6h 28m$24 · $0.00
The Complete Travel Sketches and Memoirs of Washington Irving: Tales of The Alhambra, Abbotsford and Newstead Abby, A Tour on the Prairies & Tales of a Traveler (Annotated)Washington Irving45h 21m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte CristoAlexandre Dumas43h 7m$14 · $0.00
Will's Red CoatTom Ryan8h 23m$26 · $0.00
South! - The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917 (Annotated)Ernest Henry Shackleton17h 9m$2 · $0.00
Here Is New YorkE. B. White1h 1m$5
The Travelling ApeMichael Mackay Richards12h 24m$25
Little PrincesConor Grennan9h 38m$29 · $0.00
Farthest North (The Complete Two-Volume Edition) (Annotated)Fridtjof Nansen31h 50m$2 · $0.00
We are Soldiers StillHarold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway7h 46m$26 · $0.00
The Road to San DonatoRobert Cocuzzo7h 29m$17 · $0.00
Around the World in 60 SecondsNuseir Yassin7h 48m$26 · $0.00
The Midwest Survival GuideCharlie Berens6h 6m$24 · $0.00
The Home of the Blizzard (Annotated)Sir Douglas Mawson19h 2m$2 · $0.00
Local WondersTed Kooser6h 21m$14 · $0.00
A Haunted Road AtlasChristine Schiefer, Em Schulz6h 46m$17
Over the Edge of the WorldLaurence Bergreen6h 14m$24 · $0.00
The Worst Journey in the WorldApsley Cherry-Garrard20h 5m$32
You may also like
British Highways and Byways from a Motor CarThos. D. Murphy7h 18m$1 · $0.00
Motor tours in YorkshireRodolph Mrs. Stawell4h 35m$2 · $0.00
Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes (Annotated)Robert Louis Stevenson3h 40m$1.20 · $0.00
On Sunset Highways: A Book of Motor Rambles in CaliforniaThos. D. Murphy11h 20m$2 · $0.00
Two Pilgrims' Progress; from fair Florence, to the eternal city of RomeElizabeth Robins Pennell, Joseph Pennell3h 3m$2 · $0.00
Preliminary Report on Gowganda Mining Division District of Nipissing OntarioW. H. Collins2h 9m$2 · $0.00
Travels in Western AustraliaMay Vivienne9h 15m$2.30
The Modern RailroadEdward Hungerford10h 56m$1 · $0.00
My Three Days in GileadElmer U. Hoenshel1h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk (Annotated)G. Christopher Davies3h 30m$0.99 · $0.00
Poor Folk in SpainJan Gordon, Cora Gordon6h 25m$1 · $0.00
The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & SuffolkG. Christopher Davies3h 24m$1 · $0.00
The Land of Gold.Julius M. Price5h 33m$2 · $0.00
The Tale of Johnny Town-MouseBeatrix Potter9m$2.30
Superior FishingRobert Barnwell Roosevelt7h 40m$1 · $0.00
Travels in Virginia in Revolutionary TimesAlfred J. Morrison3h 35m$2.30
Untrodden Peaks and Unfrequented ValleysAmelia B. Edwards10h 52m$25
Warwick Woodlands: Things as they Were There Twenty Years AgoHenry William Herbert6h 49m$2 · $0.00
To Cuba and BackRichard Henry Dana5h 39m$1 · $0.00
Rambles Beyond Railways, or, Notes in Cornwall taken A-footWilkie Collins6h 43m$2.30