The Coson Carriage Collection at Beechdale
by Tom Ryder
Beautiful presentation filled with color photographs of a remarkable private carriage collection in Pennsylvania. Referred to as "the pride of North America." Included in the collection are two-wheeled carriages, coaches, sporting carriages, family carriages, coachman-driven carriages, and sleighs. PB 176 pp.

#011-0801             $35.00

Coachmaker: The Life and Times of Philip Godsal 1747-1826
by John Ford
At a time when a private carriage was the most public statement of wealth and fashion, Godsal was one of the great coachmaking manufacturers.  From detailed diaries and daily journals, we get a rare look at the luxury trade of carriage making.  Students of transportation, design, and fashion will be fascinated by the rich social and domestic history of the Regency period of England.  HB  248 pp.

#031-C1095                 $100.00

Horse-Drawn Vehicles
by Carriage Museum of America
Originally published in the Hub magazine from Nov 1882 to Jan 1892, this collection of 150 colored plates portrays the variety of vehicles once produced in the US.  Invaluable details such as dimensions, finish, and trim are combined with working drawings and important commentary.  HB  320 pp.

#011-0807                    $100.00

Horse-Drawn Ambulances
Edited by the Carriage Museum of America
Focuses on vehicles built specifically to care for the wounded and injured.  These include military, civilian, and veterinary ambulances.  Harness specifications are given for use with a US Army wagon.  Harness hangers and harness for emergency vehicles are well described.  Also included is an interesting section on civilian disasters and how ambulances were used to care for the victims.  PB  368 pp.

#012-8006                       $35.00

Horse-Drawn Funeral Vehicles
Edited by Michael D’Amato
American hearse manufacturers of the 19^th century are documented.  The different styles and features of all types of funeral vehicles are well illustrated.  An extensive section is devoted to lamps and other trimmings commonly used.  Descriptions of 19^th century funerals are given, including presidential and military funerals.  HB  414 pp.

#012-8007                          $37.00

Hitch Wagons for City Driving
Edited by the Carriage Museum of America
Detailed descriptions, dimensions, working drawings, and photos of business vehicles used to transport goods of various trades.  Milk trucks, brewer’s wagons, piano moving vans, furniture delivery wagons, stake trucks, and freight wagons for city use are all documented.  Discusses gears, brakes, springs, trees, tops, seats, and other wagon parts.  PB  393 pp.

#012-8005             $45.00

Horse Drawn Sleighs
by Susan Green
A comprehensive look at all types of sleighs.  Offers full descriptions, detailed drawings, and over 250 illustrations. Also included is a section covering essays on early sleighs and sleighing. PB 263 pp.

#031-H3035       $35.00

The Encyclopaedia of Carriage Driving
by Sallie Walrond
Revised version provides a complete reference on every aspect of carriage driving. Descriptions of various carriages, harness parts, driving terminology, and historical figures are discussed. This wealth of technical information is organized in an easy-to-find alphabetical format. Widely regarded as the authoritative reference book on the subject. HB 315 pp.

#031-E0003      $45.00

#012-3047 PB    $12.95
#012-3111 HB    $40.00

Standard References for Traditional Drivers:  Carriage and Harness Care
by the Carriage Association of America
Volume V in this educational series outlines the proper maintenance, care, and storage of driving equipment.  Includes sound advice for protecting your investment in carriages and harness.  PB  12 pp.

#012-3273    $5.00

Carriages: A General Maintenance Book
What to look for to keep your carriage in tip-top shape. Discusses wheels, bearings, hydraulic brakes, and battery-operated lights. Shows how to bleed brakes on traditional wooden Amish-made carriages.  Also includes tips on storing and cleaning carriages. PB 10 pp.

#031-0251             $2.50

A Driving Horse Photo Album
by Robert Mischka
A photographic study of the finer details of carriage driving. Over 300 color photographs from 2004-2005 show the wide diversity of driving horses, events, and turnouts in North America. By acclaimed horse photographer Bob Mischka. HB 167pp.

#031-D0002   $39.00

Sleighs and Sleighbells (DVD)
by Ursula Baier, Robyn Cuffey, and Vicki Schmidt
Visit the collection of sleighs at Skyline Farm in Yarmouth, Maine.  Learn the proper techniques for driving a sleigh, including how to avoid trouble in deep snow.  Discover the many different styles of sleighbells and how each is attached.  74 mins.  DVD format.

#031-V1702                   $36.00