A treatise on ploughs and wheel carriages, ... By James Small ...

By James Small

Book Overview

A Treatise On Ploughs And Wheel Carriages is a book written by James Small in 1784. The book is a comprehensive guide to ploughing and wheel carriage construction, covering everything from the history of these tools to their design, use, and maintenance. Small begins by discussing the various types of ploughs and their applications, including the mouldboard plough, the coulter plough, and the scuffler. He then moves on to the construction of wheel carriages, including the materials used, the different types of wheels, and the design of axles and bearings. The book contains detailed diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts discussed. Small's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both experts and novices in the field. A Treatise On Ploughs And Wheel Carriages is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and construction of these essential agricultural tools.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164894692
• ISBN13: 9781164894698
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"