14000 miles, a carriage and two women

A pair of determined women, a horse-drawn carriage, and the boundless roads of the nineteenth century-what unfolds is a journey both improbable and unforgettable. Against the backdrop of Victorian England and the vast, untamed landscapes of the United States in the 1800s, these intrepid travellers defy convention, inviting readers into an era when courage was measured by miles and every horizon promised the unknown. Their cross-country journey, meticulously chronicled, is more than a travel memoir; it is a testament to the spirit of female travellers whose stories too often slip between the cracks of history. For decades, this vivid account of adventure and endurance was lost to time, but now, after years out of print, it returns-restored for today’s and future generations-thanks to Alpha Editions.With the sharp eye of a born observer and the wit that marks the best travel literature classics, the narrative captures the joys, hardships, and revelations of traversing continents by carriage. Readers are swept into the daily realities of nineteenth-century non-fiction: the rhythms of the road, the unexpected kindness of strangers, and the quiet triumphs of women who dared to chart their own course. In the tradition of Isabella Bird and other pioneers of women’s adventure narrative, this work stands as both a historical document and a literary gem, offering rare insight into the world as seen from the carriage seat.This edition is not just a reprint-it’s a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, meticulously restored to preserve its original charm and significance. Perfect for history enthusiasts, armchair travellers, and those fascinated by the untold stories of the past, it invites a new generation to rediscover the audacity and curiosity that defined an age.