Plain Buggies: Amish, Mennonite, And Brethren Horse-Drawn Transportation. People's Place Book N

People's Place #3

by Stephen Scott

          Accessible in style, Plain Buggies presents the most complete work on the transportation modes of the "plain people" published to date. includes details on prices, styles, laws, stories. Why do 100,000 persons in North America refuse to drive cars for religious reasons? What are the main styles among the 90-some variations of their vehicles? What does a horse's face tell you about its personality? What about accidents, the law, and harassment? How much does a buggy cost in various states? How long does it last? Are they sold second-hand?

Genres: Amish, Nonfiction

186 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 1986

Reviews

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who would have thought there would be so many different buggy variations? The buggy is a great example of how Amish districts vary in their Ordnung. Some allow storm windows, some don't. Some allow sliding doors, others don't. And did you know an Amish man might only own three buggies at most during his life time?

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Plain Buggies takes a look at the reason that the Amish and other "plain people" avoid the use of automobiles in favor of buggies. Various types of buggies are explored as also the horses and harness that move them. There is a section on the different communities in various states. This is a good cursory look at one aspect of Amish life.

[Kati · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting. I didn't read this one word for word, but read several parts. Interesting to read how their buggies are different from one community to another.