Stagecoach

Description

The Stagecoach is a four-wheeled enclosed vehicle strongly sprung and drawn by four horses. It was supported by thoroughbraces. Thoroughbraces were leather straps. The stagecoach holds

Quick Facts

• Capacity: 2-5 Persons
• Average Speed:
• Power: 2-4 Horses
• Cost:

Appearances in Madame Bovary

Part 1 Ch.1

To save him money, his mother sent him a roast of veal each week by the stagecoach, and off this he lunched when he came in from the hospital, warming his feet by beating against the wall.

(p.11) 

References

http://genealogytrails.com/main/stagecoaches.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stagecoach

http://library.thinkquest.org/J0111463/carriagehouse.htm#stagecoach