A horse and buggy in american english or horse and carriage in british english and american english refers to a light, simple, twoperson carriage of the late 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, drawn usually by one or sometimes by two horses. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The boards and spine are solid and with moderate wear. The horse and buggy doctor an honest and objective selfrecord that puts on paper one of the most beloved traditions of the past and shows that the fundamental virtues for which the country doctor was cherished have survived into the scientific present, while many notsogood aspects of sentimental old days have fortunately been left behind. Here in a book of enchanting intimacy and homely humor is the story of an american country doctor of countless country doctors all over america. Published by harper brothers in 1938, a stated first edition, with a green hardcover and horse and buggy image. Arthur e hertzler here in a book of enchanting intimacy and homely humor is the story of an american country doctor of countless country doctors all over america. The horse and buggy doctor by hertzler arthur m d abebooks. Arthur hertzler practiced medicine in halstead and became known as the horse and buggy doctor and wrote a bestseller to document his personal experiences during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Published by harper brothers in 1938, a stated first edition, with a green hardcover and horse and buggy.
Hertzlers writing reflects the writing style of the past but he is very articulate. A good nonfiction book about a country doctor before automobile. Though most amish allow riding in motor vehicles such as cars and buses, no amish permit ownership of the automobile. In larger part it is a book rich in anecdotes, a lively and somewhat roughandready depiction of the country physicians experiences in general and dr. In england, where the term seems to have originated late in the 18th century, the buggy held only one person and commonly had two wheels. Any person driving or operating an automobile or motor vehicle had to yield to a person riding or driving a horse driven buggy and to come to a standstill as quickly as possible and to remain. Arthur emanual hertzler kansapedia kansas historical.
Youll find a range of smaller carts suited to two passengers and those with extra space for the whole family. Covers the building of the carriage and the wheels. Horse carts and carriages are the perfect mode of transport for weddings and other big events. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Milburn stone designed by of the horse and buggy doctor. A colorful figure in the medical world today, head of the hertzler clinic at halstead.
The horse and buggy doctor bison book s 0803257171 by. A colorful figure in the medical world today, head. A memoir written by a doctor who practiced from the mid to late 1800s until the 1930s in america. The horse and buggy doctor by hertzler, arthur 1938. He describes medical practice in the country as it was when he began, and how it changed through the. Also a white etching of a horse and buggy on front board. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Amish buggies are both practical transport, and symbolic of the people. The autobiography and experiences of an american country doctor. Buggy, also called road wagon, light, hooded with a folding, or falling, top, two or fourwheeled carriage of the 19th and early 20th centuries, usually pulled by one horse. In part it is descriptive of medical methods of the period. This book provides insight into the basic knowledge and practice of the horse and buggy doctor of the past. The horse and buggy doctor the horse and buggy doctor follows no conventional lines.
See more ideas about horse and buggy, horse drawn wagon and horse wagon. A blue ribbon books, 1941 book has a dedication inside the front cover but is otherwise clean inside. Explore modern carts and traditional models to find your perfect horse driving equipment on ebay. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. He delves into his philosophy of life in general as seen by a rural doctor. Bookenddesigns the horse and buggy doctor is up in the. Arthur emanuel hertzler is the author of the horse and buggy doctor 3. The horse and buggy doctor pocket books by arthur e hertzler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Arthur emanuel hertzler author of the horse and buggy doctor. The horse and buggy doctor by arthur hertzler and arthur e. Used stagecoaches, wagons and carriages for sale hansen. We carry buggy shafts to wagon poles with all the parts and accessories needed to hitch and drive your wagon or buggy. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Find the horse and buggy doctor by hertzler, arthur e at biblio. Hertzler, the kansas horse and buggy doctor edward hagerman hashinger. The horse and buggy doctor by arthur hertzler first. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The horse and buggy doctor follows no conventional lines. Horse drawn wagon, horse and buggy, horse books, western.
The horse and buggy doctor by hertzler, arthur edition. Hertzler tells the story of his life in rural kansas. Also called a roadster or a trap, it was made with two wheels in england and the united states, and with four wheels in the united states as well. Let us take care of all your horse hitch equipment needs. Hertzler, 1970, university of nebraska press edition, in english. The horse and buggy doctor by arthur emanuel hertzler. Amish feel the horse drawn carriage promotes a slower pace of life and greater reliance on community. To sum it up, this book might be called an anecdotal history of medicine as practiced in the rural west of the united states from the mid1800s through 1938. A stradivarius christmas making off editions du temps qui. Close to tight, unmarked copy with spine pushed slightly inward, pages are lightly agetoned, full lamination except for small chip off bottom front cover corner, lamination has noticeable wrinkles and some bubbling on extremities, upper. Milburn stone is the author of the horse and buggy doctor 3. A first edition hardcover book titled the horse and buggy doctor, by arthur e.
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