Discovering Horse-drawn Vehicles D.J. Smith carriage driving horses carriages

Brand new shop stock. May be some slight shop wear around the edges from shelf life: see photos.\nDiscovering Horse-drawn Vehicles by D.J. SmithThis book outlines the development of horse-drawn vehicles form their \ninception to the present day. It is an evocation of state and civic \ndignity, recalling the efforts of magnificent Shire horses and humble \nbut hard-working cobs or \u2018vanners\u2019. Although mechanical transport has \nreplaced stage-coach, hansom cab and family brougham, there has been a \nrevival of interest in leisure and competitive driving, as a result of \nwhich older vehicles have been restored and new types introduced. \nVehicles of historical interest are to be found in numerous local \nhistory and transport museums, while others have found a new purpose on \nfilm and television sets or in publicity enterprises. All heads are \nturned as a wedding couple leave the church in an open carriage, while \ncommercial horse drays are frequently claimed to be cheaper.