The History of Coaches by George Athelstane Thrupp

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Author Thrupp, George Athelstane, 1822-1905
Title The History of Coaches
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Summary "The History of Coaches" by George Athelstane Thrupp is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the development and evolution of coaches and carriages over various epochs, highlighting their significance in transport, art, and society throughout the ages. It serves as a comprehensive guide for those interested in the history of vehicle design and coachbuilding techniques from antiquity to modern times. The opening of the text details Thrupp's motivations for writing, as he was commissioned to prepare lectures for the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce in 1876. He opted to focus on the history of coachbuilding rather than a mere technical guide to vehicle construction. The introduction lays the groundwork for a chronological exploration, beginning with early wheels and sledges used in ancient civilizations, progress through various significant epochs in transport history, and the first coaches seen in England. Thrupp notes the challenges he faced in assembling historical data, highlighting the gaps in literature and resources available on the subject. This sets the stage for an in-depth examination of ancient vehicles and their implications on culture and technology over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TS: Technology: Manufactures
Subject Carriages and carts
Category Text
EBook-No. 49194
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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