How Long It Take To Travel Before Transcontinental Railroad?

How Long It Take To Travel Before Transcontinental Railroad? Prior to the opening of the transcontinental railroad, it took four to six months to travel 2000 miles from the Missouri River to California by wagon. How long did it take to travel across the country before railroads? The author was just one of the thousands

How Often Did People Travel In 18Th Century England?

How Often Did People Travel In 18Th Century England? London in the 1800s was a compact city where most people worked within walking distance of home. The narrow winding streets were often crowded with people, horses and carts,with only wealthy people able to travel by private carriage. How did people travel in England in the