Stagecoach East
Title | Stagecoach East PDF eBook |
Author | Oliver Wendell Holmes |
Publisher | Smithsonian Books (DC) |
Pages | 232 |
Release | 1983 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN |
Cambus to Stagecoach East
Title | Cambus to Stagecoach East PDF eBook |
Author | David Beddall |
Publisher | Pen and Sword Transport |
Pages | 459 |
Release | 2022-09-15 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 1526781018 |
Formed in 1984, following the decision by the National Bus Company to divide the Eastern Counties Omnibus Company Ltd into smaller parts, Cambus Holdings became responsible for operating services in Cambridgeshire and West Suffolk. A management buy-out took place in 1986, followed by the formation of Viscount Travel in 1989, followed by acquisition of Premier Travel in 1990. The company expanded into other geographical areas including Milton Keynes and parts of Buckinghamshire, before being taken over by Stagecoach Holdings in 1996. The new owners added Go West Travel to the Cambus operations, trading as Norfolk Green, in recent times the company has ceased operating in the King's Lynn area, this taking place in 2018.
Stagecoach Women
Title | Stagecoach Women PDF eBook |
Author | Cheryl Mullenbach |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 217 |
Release | 2020-02-24 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1493042602 |
The Surprising Story of the Plucky Drivers, Shrewd Owners, and Ruthless Robbers Who Snubbed the Rules As pervasive as stagecoaches (popularly known as shake-guts) were in the early years of America, it shouldn’t be surprising that women who possessed a significant dose of grit and an ounce of entrepreneurial spirit engaged in one way or another in stagecoach enterprises. Though their contributions to stagecoach history were often overlooked, women drove stagecoaches, groomed and shod the stage horses, hoisted mailbags and boxes of gold bullion, negotiated contracts, bought and managed stage lines, defended (with their six-shooters) their cargo from bandits, and robbed stages in addition to fulfilling their traditional roles as housekeepers, cooks, and laundresses—and, oh yes, mothers to multiple children. Stagecoach Women offers an expansive overview of stagecoach history in the United States enriched by the personal stories of women who contributed to the evolution and success of a captivating facet of American history. Prepare for a teeth-rattling, romance-shattering journey that jolts away preconceived notions about women and stagecoaches and surprises with its twists and turns.
Virginia by Stagecoach
Title | Virginia by Stagecoach PDF eBook |
Author | Virginia C. Johnson |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2019-07-29 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1467141011 |
Travel in old Virginia was many things, but it was never dull. Stagecoaches were the primary means of transport, carrying mail as well as passengers. Trips that now take hours lasted for days. Coach trips could be dangerous, and all-hands situations arose quickly. A traveler might need to apply horsemanship, carpentry, leather-mending or the sheer brawny effort of shoving the coach out of a muddy ditch. Inns across the state catered to stagecoach riders and acted as community gathering places. Some still stand, like the Rising Sun Tavern in Fredericksburg and Michie Tavern in Charlottesville. Author Virginia Johnson relates tales of those wild early days on the road.
United Counties Buses
Title | United Counties Buses PDF eBook |
Author | David Beddall |
Publisher | Pen and Sword Transport |
Pages | 361 |
Release | 2020-08-19 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 1526755556 |
An informative history covering nearly a century of this British bus company, packed with facts and photos. United Counties Buses: A Fleet History begins by taking a brief look at the expansion of the United Counties Omnibus Company since its formation in September 1921 through its demise in October 2014. The company acquired over fifty independent operators between 1922 and 1938, giving it prominence in Northamptonshire and surrounding areas. May 1952 saw the fleet double in size with the acquisition of the Midland area of the Eastern National Omnibus Company, encompassing Bedfordshire, north Buckinghamshire, and north Hertfordshire. The National Bus Company split United Counties into three operating companies in 1986, United Counties, Luton & District and MK Citybus, halving the size of the fleet. After being acquired by the Stagecoach Group in 1987, the company was largely left untouched. The main focus of the book looks at the vehicles operated by the company, covering the numerous types operated by United Counties themselves. The various liveries, both fleet and advertising liveries, are also listed.
Indiana Magazine of History
Title | Indiana Magazine of History PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 928 |
Release | 1913 |
Genre | Indiana |
ISBN |
Cape May County, New Jersey
Title | Cape May County, New Jersey PDF eBook |
Author | Jeffery M. Dorwart |
Publisher | Rutgers University Press |
Pages | 380 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780813517841 |
New settlements appeared in the pine wilderness of the mainland and on the uninhabited Atlantic Ocean barrier islands. These changes caused social and political conflicts, and new development assaulted the fragile seashore environment. Fishing and shipbuilding were key industries throughout the early history of Cape May County. In addition, familiar industries such as cranberry harvesting and nearly forgotten endeavors such as goldbeating, sugar refining, and cedar shingle mining played vital roles in the county's economic development. Dorwart also traces the origins of the seashore resort industry through the history of the city of Cape May, with its unique architectural styles and heritage, as well as the founding of Wildwood, Ocean City, and the newer resort towns.