This book is a MUST for the sheepwagon restorer.
This photo-intensive book by Nancy Weidel tells the story of the history and evolution of the sheep wagon and its use.
Chapters cover the early days of western sheep raising; the origins and manufacturing of sheepwagons along with the traditions surrounding the sheepherders and their families.
Author Weidel spent years interviewing sheepmen and women, sheepherders, wagon builders, and experts for this.
Many photos of old sheep camps make this book a must for the sheepwagon restorer.
OTHER RESOURCES:
- Sheepwagon Plans
- Full Size Sheepherder's Wagon Plans Drawn at 1/8" Scale
- The book "How I Built a Sheepherder's Wagon"
- Our customer and friend Bob Heavirland put together this great reference book while building his sheep wagon.
- Also check out our blog on Today's Sheepwagons--A Page out of the Past
Specifications
- 192 pages
- 10" L x 8" W x 1/2" H
- Softcover
CONTENTS:
PART ONE: THE STORY
- The Early Days of the Western Sheep Business
PART TWO: THE WAGON
- Inside the Basic Sheepwagon
- The Origins of the Sheepwagon
- Blacksmiths, Builders, and Women's Work
- The Commercial Manufacture of Sheepwagons
PART THREE: THE HERDING LIFE
- Traditional Sheepherders
- Sheepherding Practices and Tools
- The Basque
- Women in Sheepwagons
- Sheepherder Superstitions, Customs, and Pastimes
- Sheepwagons in War
- Modern-Day Sheepherders
PART FOUR: THE LEGACY
- Other Uses of Sheepwagons
- Today's Sheepwagon Restorers
- The Meaning of Sheepwaogns Today
END NOTES
INDEX
