You can’t say that: Out of the Mouths of Babes
I was deep in writing mode and my characters were speaking very clearly, deep in important conversation. But was it period correct?
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Traffic Accidents at ‘Perilous’ Speeds
Just because carriages raced along at a top speed of only 10-12 mph did not mean that traffic accidents were not a serious danger.
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Engineering Genius of the Early 1800s
Regency era carriages boasted some of the most sophisticated transportation technology of the day.
Continue reading →The Perils and Progress of Regency Roads
British roads were often described as despicable places where fresh gravel or deep mud left horses so exhausted they could not pull their load. Sounds like fun!
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