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English Pleasure Carriages: Their Origin, History, Varieties, Materials, Construction, Defects, Improvements, And Capabilities is a comprehensive guide to the world of pleasure carriages in England during the 19th century. Written by William Bridges Adams and first published in 1837, this book delves into the history of carriages, their various designs, the materials used to construct them, and the different types of defects that could arise. Adams provides detailed descriptions of the different types of carriages, from the elegant and luxurious to the practical and utilitarian. He also…mehr

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English Pleasure Carriages: Their Origin, History, Varieties, Materials, Construction, Defects, Improvements, And Capabilities is a comprehensive guide to the world of pleasure carriages in England during the 19th century. Written by William Bridges Adams and first published in 1837, this book delves into the history of carriages, their various designs, the materials used to construct them, and the different types of defects that could arise. Adams provides detailed descriptions of the different types of carriages, from the elegant and luxurious to the practical and utilitarian. He also discusses the various materials used in their construction, including wood, iron, and leather, and the different types of wheels and axles that were used. In addition to describing the different types of carriages, Adams also discusses the various improvements that had been made in their design and construction over time. He provides insights into the capabilities of different carriages, including their speed, comfort, and durability, as well as the different types of terrain they were best suited for. Overall, English Pleasure Carriages: Their Origin, History, Varieties, Materials, Construction, Defects, Improvements, And Capabilities is a fascinating and informative guide to the world of pleasure carriages in England during the 19th century. It provides a unique glimpse into a bygone era and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of transportation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.