Sketches by Boz Scenes Chapter XV - Early Coaches

In which the gruelling ordeal of early coach travel is detailed with a keen eye for the discomforts and tribulations that befall the hapless passenger, from the ungodly hour of rising by candlelight to the chaotic bustle of a winter morning’s departure. The narrative paints a lively portrait of the bustling coaching offices, the uneasy company of fellow travellers, and the relentless weather that conspires against the weary wayfarer’s peace.