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FARM WAGGONS AND CARTS

Written by James Arnold
Illustrated by James Arnold
Published by David & Charles in 1977
ISBN: 0715373307

FARM WAGGONS AND CARTS
Written by James Arnold. Illustrated by James Arnold.
Stock no. 1826881
1st. 1977. Hardback. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

This book is for anyone interested in our country heritage and in the everyday work of the farmers and country craftsmen of the past, for modellers and collectors, and for those who spot delightful old waggons in unexpected places, or admire those restored in follk museums. Oblong format. Peach cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0715373307. Dustwrapper spine is faded.

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Front cover

Cover of FARM WAGGONS AND CARTS by James Arnold

Contents

  • Introduction
  • 1 Types of Waggon and Cart
  • 2 The Structure of Waggons and Carts
  • 3 From the Ox to the Horse
  • 4 Regional Designs
  • 5 Trolleys, Hermaphrodites and Boat-Waggons
  • 6 Tip-carts
  • 7 Harvest-carts, Gambos, Long-carts and Wheelcars
  • Acknowledgements
  • Index