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February 10, 1827
New Hampshire Statesman And Concord Register
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
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In 1672, with only six stagecoaches operating in Great Britain, John Cresset published a pamphlet calling for their suppression, arguing they promoted unnecessary trips to London, leading to extravagance, idleness, and a love of pleasure among travelers, especially wives who would otherwise stay home.
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STAGES, A CENTURY AND A HALF AGO.
In the year 1672, when throughout Great Britain only six stage coaches were constantly going, a pamphlet was written by one John Cresset, of the Charter house, for their suppression, and among the many grave reasons given against their continuance is the following : " These stage coaches make gentleman come to London upon every small occasion, which otherwise they would not do, but upon urgent necessity; nay, the convenience of the passage makes their wives often come up, who, rather than come such long journies on horseback, would stay at home. Here, when they have come to town, they must presently be in the mode, get fine clothes, go to plays and treats, and by these means get such a habit of idleness, and love of pleasure, that they are uneasy ever after."
In the year 1672, when throughout Great Britain only six stage coaches were constantly going, a pamphlet was written by one John Cresset, of the Charter house, for their suppression, and among the many grave reasons given against their continuance is the following : " These stage coaches make gentleman come to London upon every small occasion, which otherwise they would not do, but upon urgent necessity; nay, the convenience of the passage makes their wives often come up, who, rather than come such long journies on horseback, would stay at home. Here, when they have come to town, they must presently be in the mode, get fine clothes, go to plays and treats, and by these means get such a habit of idleness, and love of pleasure, that they are uneasy ever after."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Stagecoaches
Pamphlet
Suppression
Idleness
Travel
1672
What entities or persons were involved?
John Cresset
Where did it happen?
Great Britain, London
Story Details
Key Persons
John Cresset
Location
Great Britain, London
Event Date
1672
Story Details
John Cresset wrote a pamphlet advocating suppression of stagecoaches, citing how they encourage gentlemen and wives to travel to London unnecessarily, leading to adoption of fashions, attendance at plays and treats, and development of idleness and love of pleasure.