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Stage Coach / Flood Tide
A Flood Tide " Ship a hoy!!" A concerned gentleman is offered passage by jolly boat, but encouraged to stay in the stage which will make the final five mile in 20 minutes
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1834 Coach Concerned D River Encouraged Final Flood Ford Gentleman Jolly Mile Minutes Notice Offered Passage Stage Coaches Stay Tide
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, hailing from the annals of history, depicts a pivotal moment along the banks of a river in the early 19th century. The year was 1834, and the scene before us unfolds on the shores of a country road, where a stage coach, laden with passengers, has come to a halt due to the encroaching flood tide. The coach, a symbol of progress and transportation, has made its way through the miles of rugged terrain, but now faces a formidable challenge in the form of the relentless floodwaters. A concerned gentleman, clad in the fashion of the era, stands at the edge of the coach, seemingly hesitant and uncertain about his next move. He notices a jolly boat, manned by a group of hearty locals, offering him passage across the flooded section of the road. The boat, a common mode of transport in such situations, promises a quick and efficient solution to the predicament. Despite the allure of the jolly boat, the gentleman is encouraged to stay in the stage. The stage driver, a seasoned veteran of the roads, assures him that the coach will make the final five miles in just twenty minutes, a feat that would be impossible for the boat. The scene is a testament to the indomitable spirit of human perseverance and the ingenuity of the age, as the stage coach and its passengers bravely face the elements, determined to press on against the odds. This evocative image, with its rich historical significance, transports us back in time, allowing us to bear witness to the daily struggles and triumphs of a bygone era. The flood tide may have posed a daunting challenge, but the stage coach and its passengers, with their unwavering resolve, prove that even the most formidable obstacles can be overcome.
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