A practical treatise on coach-building historical and descriptive : $b Containing full information of the various trades and processes involved, with hints on the proper keeping of carriages, &c.

** "A Practical Treatise on Coach-Building Historical and Descriptive" by James W. Burgess is a comprehensive guide exploring the world of carriage construction in the late 1800s. The story opens with the author pointing out the gap in knowledge around coach-building, especially for those new to it. Beginning with the beginning, the early parts of the treatise take readers on a journey through the ages, looking at the growth of vehicles from biblical times to the coach-building boom of the 1800s, setting the stage for a look at design and the more practical knowledge to come. **

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