Journey through tales of bushrangers, floods, coach accidents, amusing anecdotes, and other stories, focusing on the men, and the occasional woman, who handled the reins. They "were no ordinary type, the men of Cobb and Co., not merely steerers of horses, but highly interesting fellows who, from long and intimate observation along their stages, through ear as well as eye... could entertain their passengers right through their journeys."
From the moment the first of Cobb's coaches departed Melbourne until the last coach journeyed from Yeulba to Surat, the nation witnessed significant development, with the old line of coaches playing a crucial role in its growth. Cobb's coaches did not wait for roads, bridges, or crossings—they forged their own tracks for hundreds of miles. Regardless of rain, hail, shine, mud, dust, or flood, Cobb's drivers and their horses, whether wild, quiet, or moderately quiet, completed their 'stage' with unwavering determination.
Over 800 of Cobb's drivers from across Australia have been identified in this book, ensuring that the Cobb and Co. story is not "mouldering away in its own dust in some long forgotten place." The 'Along the Tracks of Cobb and Co.' book series, with its unique publications, has been recognized for its historical significance.
From the moment the first of Cobb's coaches departed Melbourne until the last coach journeyed from Yeulba to Surat, the nation witnessed significant development, with the old line of coaches playing a crucial role in its growth. Cobb's coaches did not wait for roads, bridges, or crossings—they forged their own tracks for hundreds of miles. Regardless of rain, hail, shine, mud, dust, or flood, Cobb's drivers and their horses, whether wild, quiet, or moderately quiet, completed their 'stage' with unwavering determination.
Over 800 of Cobb's drivers from across Australia have been identified in this book, ensuring that the Cobb and Co. story is not "mouldering away in its own dust in some long forgotten place." The 'Along the Tracks of Cobb and Co.' book series, with its unique publications, has been recognized for its historical significance.
Thank you for your interest in letting Australian history 'speak for itself.' By purchasing this book, you contribute directly to my ongoing efforts to uncover and preserve the rich tapestry of our nation's past, ensuring that future generations can learn from and appreciate the stories that have shaped our country.