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Explore how Victorian-era carriages shaped travel and taste in England and beyond. This guide traces the rise of lighter, smarter designs as roads improved, and follows the people and firms who moved the industry forward from the early 1800s to the era of Queen Victoria.
The book surveys the shift from heavy state carriages to streamlined private vehicles, highlights pivotal innovations like Obadiah Elliott’s elliptical spring, and explains how traveling carriages and lighter wagons changed everyday riding. It blends historical context with look-by-look descriptions of famous carriage types, makers, and the evolving rules of design that influenced comfort, safety, and style.
- How roads and demand spurred a move to lighter, more practical carriages.
- Key breakthroughs in suspension and construction that improved ride quality.
- Profiles of influential makers and the various carriage classes in use.
- Examples of two-wheeled and four-wheeled designs, plus special state and travel vehicles.
Ideal for readers of transport history, Victorian culture, and costume-era design who want a clear, illustrated sense of how carriages evolved and why those changes mattered.
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Modern Carriages (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. A thorough examination of horse-drawn carriages in Victorian England, this book traces the evolution of these vehicles from their early, cumbersome designs to the lighter, more graceful carriages of the period. The introduction of the railway in the mid-1800s caused upheaval in the carriage trade, leading to a decline in demand for coaches and an increase in demand for smaller, more practical vehicles. The author examines the various types of carriages that emerged during this time, including the Brougham, Landau, and Victoria, and discusses the societal factors that influenced their design and use. Through detailed descriptions and historical context, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the development of a key aspect of Victorian culture and an essential tool for understanding the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332270484_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332270484
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