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The Conestoga Six-Horse Bell Teams of Eastern Pennsylvania. [Second, Expanded Edition]
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A study of the origin, history, and accoutrements of the iconic American wagon—the Conestoga wagon. Chapter titles include “Of the Origin of the Conestoga wagon and its Name”; “Of the Conestoga Wagon Bells”; “The Glory of Wagoning and the Road to the West”; “The Conestoga Wagon and Its Construction”; and “Of Conestoga Wagon Iron” (by H.K. Landis). Well-illustrated.
This second, expanded edition has an additional Appendix comprised of miscellaneous brief essays on such topics as “Some Wagoners of Braddock’s Expedition”; “New Holland Turnpike”; “The Old Bareville Blacksmith Shop” and “The Western Wagon.”
Description: The Conestoga Six-Horse Bell Teams of Eastern Pennsylvania. [Second, Expanded Edition]
Cincinnati: The Ebbert & Richardson Co., 1930. “Second Printing”, i.e. Second Edition with new Appendix. (“For Private Distribution”.) 163pp. Small 4to. Publisher’s red cloth with gilt title on upper cover; without dust jacket, as issued. Numerous half tone illustrations and diagrams. Very good.
[3728017]Howes O-85.
Price: $50.00