Stage-coach and Tavern Days

Language: EnglishPublished: August 30, 2011

Subjects:

United States Social life and customs To 1775 Coaching (Transportation)History Taverns (Inns)

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Travel & Geography History - American

Authors:

Earle, Alice Morse
1851 - 1911

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About this book

In the bustling era of early American expansion, stage-coaches and taverns served as vital arteries of communication and community. In "Stage-coach and Tavern Days," Alice Morse Earle meticulously chronicles the intricate social fabric woven through these essential institutions. Readers will discover how stage-coaches not only facilitated travel but also transformed the landscape of commerce and social interaction, while taverns emerged as critical hubs for political discourse and camaraderie. This compelling historical account is a treasure trove for students, civic activists, and historians alike, illuminating the everyday lives of those who shaped a nation. Earle's keen observations provide a vivid lens into the past, offering insights that resonate with contemporary discussions on community and connection.