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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>On the Move</em></strong> traces the revolutions <strong>transport changes</strong> brought to British and United States' tourism between 1851 and 1941. <strong>Railways</strong> turned coastal villages into resort towns. <strong>Steamships</strong> carried hundreds of people to islands and continents. <strong>Trams and trolleys</strong> gave quick district access. <strong>Cars and coaches</strong> offered the freedom to choose between fixed routes.<strong> Air transport </strong>brought fast international travel. Tourism became a mass activity. The concept of the holiday gained ground. <strong>Travel experiences mixed enjoyment with new knowledge.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>On the Move</em> </strong>takes a radically new look at how transport in one of the World's greatest activities developed. It is book #2 in the <strong><em>Making Sense of Tourism</em></strong> series, following the well-received opening worktourism; transport, <strong><em>The Beckoning Horizon. </em></strong>Detailed accounts of the modes of tourist transport are given with a wealth of supporting information. The illustrations, in the style that made <em>Beckoning Horizon </em>distinctive, are prominent again. The book has an extensive bibliography and detailed index. As usual with this author, <strong> the style is immensely readable</strong> while carrying the authority of his many years of industrial and academic experience. </p><p><br></p><p>It will form another well-used book for the general reader, tourism professional, teacher and academic.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Of the first book in the series, Making Sense of Tourism: The Beckoning Horizon. <strong>The new work, <em>On the Move</em> is book 2 in the series, continuing the same high quality.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"This book is the outcome of an experienced tourism scholar, sharing his academic expertise ...<strong>it will appeal to</strong> <strong>tourism scholars and historians</strong>" (Annals of Tourism Research volume 73, November 2018)</p><p><br></p><p>"<strong>Essential reading</strong> for those interested in travel, tourism, leisure and social history" (S Moss, HE Lecturer)</p><p><br></p><p>"I had intended just to dip into this book and read the chapters that especially interested me - but in the end they all did and<strong> I read it from cover to cover</strong>" (Pauline H-S, Assistant Head Teacher)</p><p><br></p><p>"<strong>A stimulating, lively and wide-ranging survey</strong> of the genesis and development of the tourism industry by an experienced former practitioner reviewing the key issues from his current perspective as a higher education lecturer. <strong>Highly commended.</strong> (John A.Hargreaves)</p><p><br></p><br>

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