Sorry Out of Stock Baddeley, M J B; Ward, C S [eds.] Catalogue No.: tgs16
Publisher: | London: Dulau & Co. | Edition: | Fourth Edition; Published Date: 1901 | Illustrations: | 20 colour folding maps | Dimensions: | 162 x 108 mm (6 x 4 inches) - 152pp. + 92 ads. | Appearance: | Red hardback cloth cover | Condition: | G : in good condition without dust jacket. |
A fascinating pocket book for travellers at the beginning of the 20th century. It includes train fares for nationwide approaches to the Scottish Highlands, time and fare tables for steamers (sea & inland), and coach routes within the district. The main body of the book provides details (mechanical & scenic) of various journeys.
There are 92 pages of advertisements for railways, steamers, coaches, and hotels. So, if you would like to relive the experience of travel when public transport was not an option but a necessity, try this form of virtual reality!
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