User:Grorp/Bibliography of carriages and driving
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The '''bibliography of carriages and driving''' lists major works on horse-drawn |
The '''bibliography of carriages and driving''' lists major works on [[horse-drawn vehicle]]s, [[carriage]] construction, coachbuilding, [[horse harness|harness]], and the [[Driving (horse)|practice of driving]]. The field includes historical manuals, technical dictionaries, periodicals, museum catalogs, commercial catalogs, and modern scholarship. Many of these works are sources for [[Glossary of carriage and driving terminology|terminology]], construction methods, and vehicle types, and they form a core literature used in the study, restoration, and documentation of [[History of horse-drawn transport|horse-drawn transport]]. |
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This bibliography lists major works on horse-drawn vehicles, carriage construction, driving, harness, coachbuilding, and related subjects. It includes historical manuals, technical dictionaries, museum catalogs, commercial catalogs, and modern scholarship. Many of these works are primary sources for terminology, construction methods, and vehicle types. |
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== General histories == |
== General histories == |
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{{See also|History of horse-drawn transport}} |
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Works in this section provide broad overviews of horse-drawn vehicles, their development, and their cultural or technological context. These sources survey multiple carriage types and often trace the evolution of transport, road systems, and [[Coachbuilder#Horse-drawn origins|coachbuilding]] traditions. |
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* {{Cite book |last=Adams |first=William Bridges |title=English Pleasure Carriages; their origin, history, varieties, materials, construction, defects, improvements, and capabilities |year=1837 |publisher=Charles Knight & Co. |ol=7004487M}} |
* {{Cite book |last=Adams |first=William Bridges |title=English Pleasure Carriages; their origin, history, varieties, materials, construction, defects, improvements, and capabilities |year=1837 |publisher=Charles Knight & Co. |ol=7004487M}} |
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{{See also|Glossary of carriage and driving terminology}} |
{{See also|Glossary of carriage and driving terminology}} |
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These references define the specialized vocabulary of carriage construction, driving, and vehicle classification. They are essential for understanding historical texts, identifying vehicle types, and maintaining consistent terminology. |
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* {{Cite book |last=Berkebile |first=Donald H. |title=Carriage Terminology: An Historical Dictionary |year=1978 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press |isbn=9781935623434 |ol=4534466M}} |
* {{Cite book |last=Berkebile |first=Donald H. |title=Carriage Terminology: An Historical Dictionary |year=1978 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press |isbn=9781935623434 |ol=4534466M}} |
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* {{Cite book |title=Illustrated Dictionary of Automobile Body Styles |first=Lennart W. |last=Haajanen |year=2007 |isbn=9780786437375 |ol=9550033M |publisher=McFarland & Company}} |
* {{Cite book |title=Illustrated Dictionary of Automobile Body Styles |first=Lennart W. |last=Haajanen |year=2007 |isbn=9780786437375 |ol=9550033M |publisher=McFarland & Company}} |
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== Journals and periodicals == |
== Journals and periodicals == |
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This section includes ongoing or historical periodicals devoted to [[History of horse-drawn transport|carriage history]], [[Driving (horse)|driving]], coachbuilding, and related subjects. Journals often contain primary research, technical articles, restoration notes, and contemporary commentary. |
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== Trade manuals and construction guides == |
== Trade manuals and construction guides == |
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These works document the craft of [[Coachbuilder#Horse-drawn origins|coachbuilding]], [[Wheelwright|wheelmaking]], [[Horse harness|harness]] making, and carriage painting. Many are primary sources written by 18th–20th century tradespeople and provide detailed information on construction methods, materials, tools, and workshop practices. |
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* {{Cite book |title=A Practical Treatise on Coach-building : Historical and descriptive |first=James W |last=Burgess |year=1881 |publisher=Crosby Lockwood and Co. |ol=22890382M}} |
* {{Cite book |title=A Practical Treatise on Coach-building : Historical and descriptive |first=James W |last=Burgess |year=1881 |publisher=Crosby Lockwood and Co. |ol=22890382M}} |
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== Museum catalogs and institutional publications == |
== Museum catalogs and institutional publications == |
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Publications in this section accompany [[List of carriage museums|museum collections]] or exhibitions of horse-drawn vehicles and accessories. They often include authoritative descriptions, [[provenance]] information, technical drawings, and high-quality photographs of [[State coach|historically significant carriages]]. |
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* {{cite book |title=The Carriages at Shelburne Museum |first=Lilian Baker |last=Carlisle |year=1956 |publisher=Shelburne Museum |ol=6215577M}} |
* {{cite book |title=The Carriages at Shelburne Museum |first=Lilian Baker |last=Carlisle |year=1956 |publisher=Shelburne Museum |ol=6215577M}} |
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