From Moorlands to Highlands: A History of Harris & Miners and Brian Harris Transport

From Moorlands to Highlands: A History of Harris & Miners and Brian Harris Transport
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Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages : 380
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781910456644
ISBN-13 : 1910456640
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis From Moorlands to Highlands: A History of Harris & Miners and Brian Harris Transport by : John Corah

This book follows the history and development of Brian Harris Transport Limited, the original red, green, and yellow liveried lorries that made the trek between Devon and Scotland at regular intervals for over fifty years. In 1946, Brian's father, Jerry, and Sam Miners formed Harris & Miners; with their fleet of two Ford trucks and one Commertipper, these two men took on the ultimate haulage challenge of the time: road vs. train. The outcome was that Harris & Miners were offered a contract to haul 'Devon Grate' Candy fire surrounds to Glasgow in 1947. Young Brian Harris began driving for his father in an Albion Chieftain in 1960. When Jerry Harris passed, Brian bought out the Miners family and the company became Brian Harris Transport Limited. With his fleet of ERF lorries fitted with Gardner engines, Brian set about running the company in a way only understood by him. Over the course of its existence, the company utilized a vast quantity of magnificent machines, including the first ERF 'A' series in that area, the Leyland Roadtrain and one Leyland DAF. Brian Harris died in April 2012 and his funeral was attended by over 600 people from all over the UK. This new edition gives an update to the events that have taken place since the second edition was published in 2007, including the eulogy given by the author at the funeral, as well as 82 previously unpublished photographs. [Subject: Transportation]

From Moorlands to Highlands: A History of Harris & Miners and Brian Harris Transport

From Moorlands to Highlands: A History of Harris & Miners and Brian Harris Transport
Author :
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages : 389
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781910456644
ISBN-13 : 1910456640
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis From Moorlands to Highlands: A History of Harris & Miners and Brian Harris Transport by : John Corah

This book follows the history and development of Brian Harris Transport Limited, the original red, green, and yellow liveried lorries that made the trek between Devon and Scotland at regular intervals for over fifty years. In 1946, Brian's father, Jerry, and Sam Miners formed Harris & Miners; with their fleet of two Ford trucks and one Commertipper, these two men took on the ultimate haulage challenge of the time: road vs. train. The outcome was that Harris & Miners were offered a contract to haul 'Devon Grate' Candy fire surrounds to Glasgow in 1947. Young Brian Harris began driving for his father in an Albion Chieftain in 1960. When Jerry Harris passed, Brian bought out the Miners family and the company became Brian Harris Transport Limited. With his fleet of ERF lorries fitted with Gardner engines, Brian set about running the company in a way only understood by him. Over the course of its existence, the company utilized a vast quantity of magnificent machines, including the first ERF 'A' series in that area, the Leyland Roadtrain and one Leyland DAF. Brian Harris died in April 2012 and his funeral was attended by over 600 people from all over the UK. This new edition gives an update to the events that have taken place since the second edition was published in 2007, including the eulogy given by the author at the funeral, as well as 82 previously unpublished photographs. [Subject: Transportation]

The British National Bibliography

The British National Bibliography
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 2248
Release :
ISBN-10 : UOM:39015079755925
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis The British National Bibliography by : Arthur James Wells

African Antelope Database 1998

African Antelope Database 1998
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Publisher : IUCN
Total Pages : 456
Release :
ISBN-10 : 2831704774
ISBN-13 : 9782831704777
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis African Antelope Database 1998 by : Rod East

Although most antelope species still exist in large numbers in sub-Saharan Africa (some in hundreds of thousands), up to three-quarters of the species are in decline. Threats to their survival arise from the rapid growth of human and livestock populations, with consequent degradation and destruction of natural habitats, and excessive offtake by meat hunters. In addition, some parts of Africa are mow almost completely devoid of large wild animals because of uncontrolled slaughter during recent civil wars. This report presents the information currently held by the IUCN/SSC Antelope Specialist Group on the conservation status of each antelope species (and selected subspecies) in sub-Saharan Africa. Key areas have been identified for the conservation of representative antelope communities. While external donors make the greatest contributions to the conservation of antelopes, greater recognition of wildlife conservation in national and regional development plans is often a critically important requirement.

A Book of Dartmoor

A Book of Dartmoor
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 366
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ISBN-10 : NYPL:33433075897722
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis A Book of Dartmoor by : Sabine Baring-Gould

The Story of the Highland Regiments

The Story of the Highland Regiments
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Publisher : Good Press
Total Pages : 243
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ISBN-10 : EAN:4064066134785
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis The Story of the Highland Regiments by : Frederick Watson

"The Story of the Highland Regiments" is a historical book on the formation and activity of an infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland called Black Watch, also known as Royal Highlanders or Royal Highland Regiment. The book recounts the important part the regiment took in such prominent historical events as the Civil War, Crimean War, Boer War, etc.

Romantic Cartographies

Romantic Cartographies
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 351
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781108603171
ISBN-13 : 1108603173
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Romantic Cartographies by : Sally Bushell

Romantic Cartographies is the first collection to explore the reach and significance of cartographic practice in Romantic-period culture. Revealing the diverse ways in which the period sought to map and spatialise itself, the volume also considers the engagement of our own digital cultures with Romanticism's 'map-mindedness'. Original, exploratory essays engage with a wide range of cartographic projects, objects and experiences in Britain, and globally. Subjects range from Wordsworth, Clare and Walter Scott, to Romantic board games and geographical primers, to reveal the pervasiveness of the cartographic imagination in private and public spheres. Bringing together literary analysis, creative practice, geography, cartography, history, politics and contemporary technologies – just as the cartographic enterprise did in the Romantic period itself – Romantic Cartographies enriches our understanding of what it means to 'map' literature and culture.

The Origins of Agriculture in Europe

The Origins of Agriculture in Europe
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 248
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0415208076
ISBN-13 : 9780415208079
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis The Origins of Agriculture in Europe by : I. J. Thorpe

This study takes a look at current ideas on the development of the farming economy and is an extremely valuable resource for students of European prehistory.

The Pipes of War

The Pipes of War
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Publisher : Glasgow : Maclehose, Jackson
Total Pages : 332
Release :
ISBN-10 : UCAL:B3829728
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis The Pipes of War by : Sir Bruce Gordon Seton