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Practical Treatise on Coach-Building (1881)
Written by James W. Burgess.
A pocket sized booklet that was printed in
England in 1881. This book describes in detail the
construction of coaches.
Chapters include:
- General History
- Preparation of the Deign
- Various Materials used in Construction
- Components, parts, smith's work, glue
- Undercarriage, framing, wrought-iron perches, brakes
- Wheels
- Axles
- Springs
- Wheel Plates and Fore-Carriages
- Iron & Metal work, Lamps
- Painting
- Ornamental Painting
- Lining and Trimming
- Remarks on Keeping a carriages.
The book is a little light on for illustrations, but does contain some
detailed text.
Code No. 009531, 188 pages, ISBN 0959143653, $30.00
This item is listed under the following subjects:
Draft Animals
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