A Drive Through England: Or A Thousand Miles Of Road Travel (1885)

By James John Hissey

Book Overview

""A Drive Through England: Or A Thousand Miles Of Road Travel"" is a travelogue written by James John Hissey and first published in 1885. The book details the author's journey through England by horse-drawn carriage, covering a distance of one thousand miles. Hissey takes the reader on a vivid and entertaining tour of the English countryside, describing the landscapes, towns, and villages he encounters along the way. He also provides historical and cultural insights into the places he visits, including the cities of Bath and Oxford, the Cotswolds, and the Lake District. The book is filled with charming anecdotes, observations, and descriptions of the people and places that make up rural England in the late 19th century. It is a delightful read for anyone interested in travel, history, or the English countryside.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436726441
• ISBN13: 9781436726443
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"