Carriages & Coaches: Their History & Their Evolution by Ralph Straus
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| Author | Straus, Ralph, 1882-1950 |
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| LoC No. | 13009767 |
| Title | Carriages & Coaches: Their History & Their Evolution |
| Alternate Title | Carriages and Coaches: Their History and Their Evolution |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Carriages & Coaches: Their History & Their Evolution" by Ralph Straus is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development and evolution of wheeled vehicles, particularly focusing on carriages and coaches, from primitive designs to more sophisticated iterations utilized throughout history. It aims to provide a non-technical description, making it accessible to a general audience interested in the social history and engineering aspects of these transport mediums. At the start of the work, Straus sets the stage by discussing the origins of the wheel and early methods of transportation, including sledges. He explains how the discovery of the wheel transformed the way humans transported goods and people, marking a significant evolution in both technological and social contexts. The opening portion highlights the simplicity of early vehicles, with examples from various cultures, and begins to paint a picture of how these innovations laid the groundwork for the intricate and ornate carriages that would follow in centuries to come. This foundational context establishes both the engineering and historical significance of carriages as they evolved through different eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs |
| Subject | Carriages and carts |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46216 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 317 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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