The Lights Of Cobb And Co.: The Story Of The Frontier Coaches, 1854-1924
Author: K. A. Austin
Binding: Hardback
Published: RIGBY LIMITED, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This historical account chronicles the vital role of frontier coaching services in connecting remote settlements and facilitating communication across vast landscapes. It vividly illustrates the challenges and triumphs of early transportation networks, focusing on the iconic Cobb & Co. operations. The narrative presents a detailed examination of the coaches' impact on social and economic development during a pivotal seventy-year period. Readers will discover the intricate logistics and daring journeys that defined an era of expansion. This compelling work argues for the enduring legacy of these pioneering transport systems in shaping national identity.
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Author: K. A. Austin
Binding: Hardback
Published: RIGBY LIMITED, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This historical account chronicles the vital role of frontier coaching services in connecting remote settlements and facilitating communication across vast landscapes. It vividly illustrates the challenges and triumphs of early transportation networks, focusing on the iconic Cobb & Co. operations. The narrative presents a detailed examination of the coaches' impact on social and economic development during a pivotal seventy-year period. Readers will discover the intricate logistics and daring journeys that defined an era of expansion. This compelling work argues for the enduring legacy of these pioneering transport systems in shaping national identity.
