9781332603602 - A Chapter From the Autobiography of Mr. Thurlow Weed (Classic Reprint) de Weed, Thurlow (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of stagecoach travel in New York State between 1824 and the early 1830s, a crucial period marked by significant infrastructural advancements. The author recounts their experiences as a passenger during a seven-night, six-day journey from Albany to Rochester, vividly capturing the challenges and discomforts of the era. Along the way, they encounter various prominent figures, offering glimpses into the political, social, and economic landscape of the time. The narrative explores the gradual improvements in transportation, from the painstakingly slow and arduous conditions to the emerging era of canals and steamboats. By contrasting the stark realities of early stagecoach travel with the rapid advancements that followed, this book illuminates the transformative nature of transportation in shaping the growth and development of New York State. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.