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1863-1943
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A historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich history of the Bath Road, detailing its significance as a crucial route in England and the various stories associated with it. It highlights the era of elegance and leisure travel to Bath, a popular destination for the fashionable and the ailing alike. The opening portion of the work delves into the unique character of English roads, focusing on the Bath Road's evolution as the epitome of fashion and literary culture during its peak. The author describes the distinctive style of travel and social interactions along the road, emphasizing the influx of travelers seeking the mineral waters of Bath. Harper also employs vivid imagery to illustrate the changing landscape and the types of characters frequenting the road, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into the glamorous yet frivolous world of past travel that this historic highway represents.
