Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of the Washington Coachee and of the Powel Coach, Which Is Now at Mount Vernon is a historical book written by Mary Stevens Beall in 1908. The book is about the two coaches that belonged to George Washington and Samuel Powel, respectively. The Washington Coachee was used by Washington during his presidency and is now on display at Mount Vernon, while the Powel Coach was used by Powel, who was the mayor of Philadelphia, during the late 18th century. The book provides a detailed history of both coaches, including their construction, design, and use. It also includes information about the people who rode in the coaches, such as Washington and his family, as well as Powel and other prominent figures of the time. The book also explores the cultural significance of the coaches and their place in American history. Overall, The Story of the Washington Coachee and of the Powel Coach, Which Is Now at Mount Vernon is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, transportation, or the lives of prominent figures from the late 18th century.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.
