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Wet britches and muddy boots a history of travel in Victorian America / John H. White, Jr.
| Author/creator | White, John H., 1933- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Bloomington : Indiana University Press, |
| Description | xxvi, 512 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from UPCC Books History 2012 Subject Collection |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Railroads past & present |
| Contents | Transportation for hire : from human burden to taxis -- Down that long & dusty road : stagecoach travel in America -- The omnibus : travel for all citizens -- Streetcars : that most democratic conveyance -- Ferryboats : crossing the rivers and bays -- Canals : the low and slow way to go -- River steamers : white swans on the inland rivers -- Lake steamers : on the inland sea -- Coastal & sound steamers : close to shore -- Ocean sail : at the mercy of the wind -- Ocean steam : the triumph of technology -- Emigrant travel : a nation of nations -- Passenger trains : coach class -- Passenger trains : first class -- Appendix : Travel words and tales. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2011044593 |
| ISBN | 9780253356963 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780253005588 (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |