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Collection: Directories and Documents > Pamphlets

Half an Hour in El Dorado (PH 1-12)(1940s-50s) (35 pages)

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Nones NO. 64 Each wheel spoke was hand-hewn from clear, super-seasoned ash (No. 63), Each was fitted into the hub and rim with a nicety that would have done honor to the finest cabinet-maker's art. Layer after layer of thick steer hide composed the thoroughbraces (No. 64). They were tougher than steel springs, and a marvel of engineering, too. For these thoroughbraces enabled the heavy coach to absorb the shocks of the road without straining the horses. NO. 65 On the leather-upholstered seats (No. 65) rode the nine inside passengers; one more sat beside the driver; and six perched on the roof... giving a total capacity of sixteen passengers, though more were often carried in a pinch.