This book explores the evolution of bus transport and showcases surviving examples of buses manufactured before 1950. Royston Morris presents a photographic collection of buses built prior to 1950, a period that saw significant growth in bus operators and types. The text details the popularity of charabanc trips and the bus as a favored mode of exploration, while also acknowledging the competitive pressures from railways in the post-war era. The book focuses on surviving examples, offering a visual record of this era in public transportation.

The book offers a visual and historical account of bus transport in the mid-20th century. It is likely to appeal to enthusiasts of vintage vehicles, transport history, and social history. The collection of photographs provides a tangible connection to a past era of travel and the evolution of public transportation. The author's focus on surviving examples suggests a preservationist and archival approach to the subject matter.