A Tour in a Phaeton: Through the Eastern Counties (1889)

A Tour In A Phaeton: Through The Eastern Counties is a travelogue written by James John Hissey and first published in 1889. The book recounts the author's journey through the Eastern Counties of England in a phaeton, a type of horse-drawn carriage. Hissey describes the landscapes, towns, and people he encounters along the way, providing a vivid picture of life in rural England during the late 19th century. The author also shares his thoughts on topics such as architecture, agriculture, and local customs. The book is notable for its charming prose and detailed observations, as well as for its historical value as a record of a bygone era. Overall, A Tour In A Phaeton is a delightful read for anyone interested in travel writing, English history, or simply the pleasures of a leisurely journey through the countryside.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.