The Wheelwright |
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| Author:
| Petersen, Christine |
| Series title: | Colonial People Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60870-419-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cavendish Square Publishing LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $34.07 |
Book Description:
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A wheelwright's main job was to make wooden wheels for horse-drawn carriages. In this book, discover how people were kept aloft on their carriages and rolling through colonial times. This historical volume chronicles the formative years of the United States through the activities and occupations of its community members. In this book, explore the everyday life, responsibilities, social life as a colonial wheelwright, and the affect of the profession on colonial America. Hands-on...
More DescriptionA wheelwright's main job was to make wooden wheels for horse-drawn carriages. In this book, discover how people were kept aloft on their carriages and rolling through colonial times. This historical volume chronicles the formative years of the United States through the activities and occupations of its community members. In this book, explore the everyday life, responsibilities, social life as a colonial wheelwright, and the affect of the profession on colonial America. Hands-on activities and recipes, sidebars detailing the history and evolution of the profession and key social studies words defined in the glossary.