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Traditional Horse Husbandry
by Carl Gay
Reprint of the classic 1914 guide to horsekeeping.  Although some of the contents seem dated, there is plenty of driving advice from an era when all horsemen drove.  The section on driving breeds of horses is particularly valuable.  PB 331 pp.

#031-DD1099      $16.95

Coachmaker: The Life and Times of Philip Godsal 1747-1826
by John Ford
At a time when a private carriage was the most public statement of wealth and fashion, Godsal was one of the great coachmaking manufacturers.  From detailed diaries and daily journals, we get a rare look at the luxury trade of carriage making.  Students of transportation, design, and fashion will be fascinated by the rich social and domestic history of the Regency period of England.  HB  248 pp.

#031-C1095                 $100.00

Horse-Drawn Funeral Vehicles
Edited by Michael D’Amato
American hearse manufacturers of the 19^th century are documented.  The different styles and features of all types of funeral vehicles are well illustrated.  An extensive section is devoted to lamps and other trimmings commonly used.  Descriptions of 19^th century funerals are given, including presidential and military funerals.  HB  414 pp.

#012-8007                          $37.00

Horse-Drawn Vehicles
by Carriage Museum of America
Originally published in the Hub magazine from Nov 1882 to Jan 1892, this collection of 150 colored plates portrays the variety of vehicles once produced in the US.  Invaluable details such as dimensions, finish, and trim are combined with working drawings and important commentary.  HB  320 pp.

#011-0807                    $100.00

The Coson Carriage Collection at Beechdale
by Tom Ryder
Beautiful presentation filled with color photographs of a remarkable private carriage collection in Pennsylvania. Referred to as "the pride of North America." Included in the collection are two-wheeled carriages, coaches, sporting carriages, family carriages, coachman-driven carriages, and sleighs. PB 176 pp.

#011-0801             $35.00

Horse-Drawn Ambulances
Edited by the Carriage Museum of America
Focuses on vehicles built specifically to care for the wounded and injured.  These include military, civilian, and veterinary ambulances.  Harness specifications are given for use with a US Army wagon.  Harness hangers and harness for emergency vehicles are well described.  Also included is an interesting section on civilian disasters and how ambulances were used to care for the victims.  PB  368 pp.

#012-8006                       $35.00

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