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Wet Britches and Muddy Boots: A History of Travel in Victorian America by White

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Publication Date
2012-11-22
ISBN
9780253356963
Book Title
Wet Britches and Muddy Boots : a History of Travel in Victorian America
Item Length
10in
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Publication Year
2012
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
0.6in
Author
John H. White
Genre
Travel, Transportation
Topic
General, United States / General
Item Width
7in
Item Weight
47.2 Oz
Number of Pages
544 Pages

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He provides a fascinating glimpse into a time when travel within the United States was a true adventure.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Indiana University Press
ISBN-10
0253356962
ISBN-13
9780253356963
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102847880

Product Key Features

Book Title
Wet Britches and Muddy Boots : a History of Travel in Victorian America
Author
John H. White
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
General, United States / General
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Travel, Transportation
Number of Pages
544 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
10in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
7in
Item Weight
47.2 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
He205
Grade from
College Graduate Student
Reviews
"This book provides a holistic (i.e., by mode of transport) perspective of the realities of the human experience of travel as the technology and operational supply of transport service evolved during the Victorian era and the years immediately preceding and following. I know of no other extant publication that provides this perspective." John Spychalski, Professor Emeritus, The Pennsylvania State University, White provides a comprehensive and highly readable examination of travel in the US during the 19th century . . . Throughout this massive work, the author repeatedly captures the romance, flavor, and color associated with travel. . . . Although White indicates that he designed this study for lay readers, everyone, including scholars of transportation, technology, and social and cultural life, will find valuable material. . . . Highly recommended., "...[A] popular history, informative and engaging...White has given us a book that's as unusual as it is useful. Read it cover-to-cover or just pick out a random chapter in a stolen hour, and the book will be equally enjoyable either way." -Railroad History, ...[A] popular history, informative and engaging...White has given us a book that's as unusual as it is useful. Read it cover-to-cover or just pick out a random chapter in a stolen hour, and the book will be equally enjoyable either way., White provides a comprehensive and highly readable examination of travel in the US during the 19th century... Throughout this massive work, the author repeatedly captures the romance, flavor, and color associated with travel.... Although White indicates that he designed this study for lay readers, everyone, including scholars of transportation, technology, and social and cultural life, will find valuable material.... Highly recommended., "Wet Britches and Muddy Boots succeeds admirably as an introductory survey of the early American travel experience. The content and organization is highly organized and the text is clearly written with a breadth of expression and vivid richness in detail. The narrative flows as smoothly as a raft or keelboat down a lazy river, inticing readers to look ahead arouund the next bend to discover a time when travel was a true adventure and arguably the most democratic conveyance available to a young, yet hopeful nation." --Journal of Transport History, This book provides a holistic (i.e., by mode of transport) perspective of the realities of the human experience of travel as the technology and operational supply of transport service evolved during the Victorian era and the years immediately preceding and following. I know of no other extant publication that provides this perspective.--John Spychalski, Professor Emeritus of Supply Chain Management, The Pennsylvania State University, "This book provides a holistic (i.e., by mode of transport) perspective of the realities of the human experience of travel as the technology and operational supply of transport service evolved during the Victorian era and the years immediately preceding and following. I know of no other extant publication that provides this perspective." -John Spychalski, Professor Emeritus of Supply Chain Management, The Pennsylvania State University, "White provides a comprehensive and highly readable examination of travel in the US during the 19th century... Throughout this massive work, the author repeatedly captures the romance, flavor, and color associated with travel.... Although White indicates that he designed this study for lay readers, everyone, including scholars of transportation, technology, and social and cultural life, will find valuable material.... Highly recommended." -Choice, This book provides a holistic (i.e., by mode of transport) perspective of the realities of the human experience of travel as the technology and operational supply of transport service evolved during the Victorian era and the years immediately preceding and following. I know of no other extant publication that provides this perspective., "This book provides a holistic (i.e., by mode of transport) perspective of the realities of the human experience of travel as the technology and operational supply of transport service evolved during the Victorian era and the years immediately preceding and following. I know of no other extant publication that provides this perspective."--John Spychalski, Professor Emeritus of Supply Chain Management, The Pennsylvania State University "...[A] popular history, informative and engaging...White has given us a book that's as unusual as it is useful. Read it cover-to-cover or just pick out a random chapter in a stolen hour, and the book will be equally enjoyable either way."-- Railroad History "Many authors have written about transportation subjects but few have ever provided an overview of transportation in general. John H. Write, Jr., has attempted this amibitious task, and he has succeeded admirably."-- Lexington Quarterly "Wet Britches and Muddy Boots succeeds admirably as an introductory survey of the early American travel experience. The content and organization is highly organized and the text is clearly written with a breadth of expression and vivid richness in detail. The narrative flows as smoothly as a raft or keelboat down a lazy river, inticing readers to look ahead arouund the next bend to discover a time when travel was a true adventure and arguably the most democratic conveyance available to a young, yet hopeful nation."-- Journal of Transport History "Every chapter, in any order, will constitute a well-spent and informative read. Journey with this book soon!"-- National Railway Historical Society Bulletin "White provides a comprehensive and highly readable examination of travel in the US during the 19th century . . . Throughout this massive work, the author repeatedly captures the romance, flavor, and color associated with travel. . . . Although White indicates that he designed this study for lay readers, everyone, including scholars of transportation, technology, and social and cultural life, will find valuable material. . . . Highly recommended."-- Choice
Copyright Date
2012
Lccn
2011-044593
Dewey Decimal
388.0973/09034
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Railroads Past and Present Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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