Description

Step into the remarkable world of horse buses Sydney history with Ryle’wy: How the Horse Buses Transformed Sydney. This beautifully researched book by transport historian Duncan MacAuslan reveals how horse-drawn buses operated between 1840 and 1920, profoundly influencing the city’s urban development.

With over 120 illustrations, historical tables, and rare photographs, this softcover volume brings the forgotten era of Sydney’s horse-drawn transport to life. It explores the evolution of routes, the companies involved, and the people who depended on this crucial mode of travel in a time before electric trams and motor vehicles.

This book is a key resource for anyone interested in Sydney’s public transport heritage, offering an engaging, visual look at how horse buses shaped Sydney’s growth and changed how its people moved.

Key Features:

• A comprehensive account of horse buses Sydney history from 1840 to 1920

• Illustrated with rare period photos, fleet details, and city route maps

• Written in an engaging, accessible style suitable for historians and general readers

• A must-have for collectors of Australian transport history books

Whether you’re a researcher, a transit enthusiast, or simply curious about the horse buses that transformed Sydney, this book offers an invaluable look into a pivotal chapter of the city’s public transport history.