"The Old Inns of Old England" in 2 volumes is a detailed and picturesque account of the ancient and storied hostelries of England written by the English author and illustrator Charles George Harper. This carefully crafted DigiCat ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Volume 1: Introductory The Ancient History of Inns General History of Inns The Eighteenth Century Latter Days Pilgrims' Inns and Monastic Hostels Historic Inns Inns of Old Romance Pickwickian Inns Dickensian Inns Highwaymen's Inns Volume 2: A Posy of Old Inns The Old Inns of Cheshire Inns Retired from Business Inns with Relics and Curiosities Tavern Rhymes and Inscriptions The Highest Inns in England Gallows Signs Signs Painted by Artists Queer Signs in Quaint Places Rural Inns The Evolution of a Country Inn Ingle-nooks Innkeepers' Epitaphs Inns with Odd Privileges Inns in Literature Visitors' Books

This early work is a thorough guide to the old inns of England that provides a window onto a bygone age. It is extensively illustrated with full and half page black and white photographs of some of the country 's oldest and most attractive inns. With a map of principal coaching routes and the situations of the featured inns marked upon it.Contents: The Inn and the Road; The Larger Inn; The Small Inn and Alehouse; Inn Names and their Lore; The Inn in Literature; A Selected List of Notable Inns, with Notes on Touring. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

"Old Country Inns of England" by Henry Parr Maskell, Edward W. Gregory. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Charles G. Harper's two-volume work, 'The Old Inns of England', is a meticulous exploration of the historical and architectural significance of old inns across England. Harper's detailed descriptions of the inns, coupled with his knack for capturing the essence of each establishment, bring the reader on a captivating journey through time. Through vivid imagery and rich storytelling, the book transports readers to a bygone era, immersing them in the charm and character of these iconic buildings. Literary enthusiasts will appreciate Harper's attention to detail and his ability to breathe life into each inn he describes. The book's significance lies in its preservation of England's cultural heritage, making it a valuable resource for historians and travel enthusiasts alike. Charles G. Harper's passion for English history and architecture shines through in 'The Old Inns of England', making it a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the unique charm of England's historic inns.

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Charles G. Harper in this book describes the road that links the two capitals; London and York together. The book is a reproduction of the earlier version when automobiles have just been invented. This book contains numerical descriptions of distances between these two locations, it contains the journey of travelers through this old, historical road.

A pocket-sized edition of the best-selling Great Pubs of London, this book celebrates London's most significant and historic pubs. For centuries, the pub has been an essential part of London's cultural and social fabric. This book takes readers through the doors of 25 historically and architecturally significant London pubs. Through photographs specially commissioned for this project, readers can explore these institutions--from snob screens to 400-hundred-year-old flagstone floors. Engaging texts highlight what makes each pub so special, their place in London's history, the personalities who have frequented them, the events that occurred inside, and the ways pubs have contributed phrases such as "on the wagon" and "one for the road" to the modern lexicon. This book reveals why the Lamb and Flag in Covent Garden earned the nickname the "Bucket of Blood," and features a pub that Charles Dickens described as a "great rambling queer old place". Furthermore, the book muses over the chances that Casanova paid a visit to The Dog and Duck in Soho, and uncovers the location of Charles De Gaulle's favorite wartime watering hole. This fascinating book is a must-have for anyone with a love for these London institutions and its new, easy-to-carry format makes it perfect for taking on a historic pub crawl.

Showcasing established and new patterns of research, The Routledge Research Companion to Travel Writing takes an interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and to travel texts themselves. The volume adopts a thematic approach, with each contributor considering a specific aspect of travel writing – a recurrent motif, an organising principle or a literary form. All of the essays include a discussion of representative travel texts, to ensure that the volume as a whole represents a broad historical and geographical range of travel writing. Together, the 25 essays and the editors’ introduction offer a comprehensive and authoritative reflection of the state of travel writing criticism and lay the ground for future developments.