From Moorlands to Highlands - A History of Harris & Miners and Brian Harris Transport (Paperback, 3 Revised Edition)

This book follows the history and development of Brian Harris Transport Limited, the original red, green, and yellow liveried lorries that made the trek between Devon and Scotland at regular intervals for over fifty years. In 1946, Brian's father, Jerry, and Sam Miners formed Harris & Miners; with their fleet of two Ford trucks and one Commertipper, these two men took on the ultimate haulage challenge of the time: road vs. train. The outcome was that Harris & Miners were offered a contract to haul 'Devon Grate' Candy fire surrounds to Glasgow in 1947. Young Brian Harris began driving for his father in an Albion Chieftain in 1960. When Jerry Harris passed, Brian bought out the Miners family and the company became Brian Harris Transport Limited. With his fleet of ERF lorries fitted with Gardner engines, Brian set about running the company in a way only understood by him. Over the course of its existence, the company utilized a vast quantity of magnificent machines, including the first ERF 'A' series in that area, the Leyland Roadtrain and one Leyland DAF. Brian Harris died in April 2012 and his funeral was attended by over 600 people from all over the UK. This new edition gives an update to the events that have taken place since the second edition was published in 2007, including the eulogy given by the author at the funeral, as well as 82 previously unpublished photographs. [Subject: Transportation]

General

Imprint:	Old Pond Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2016
Authors:	John Corah
Dimensions:	246 x 172 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	192
Edition:	3 Revised Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-910456-28-6
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Road & motor vehicles: general interest > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Transport industries > Road transport industries > Road transport & haulage trades Promotions
LSN:	1-910456-28-4
Barcode:	9781910456286

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