Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 264
nd, Rhod.\ Coleman Ellison. LiNCOL.M, Neb.Dear St. Nicholas : In the March issue of St. Nich-olas there is an article on Sailing on Wheels in NewYork City which reminds me of the time I made awind-wagon. I procured an old buggy, took off thebody from the running-gear, and mounted a plank downthe… … THE WIND-WAGON. old automobile cover, and mounted somewhat forwardof the front axle, which aided in keeping the vehicle inthe road,—that is, it lessened the chances of having theend swung around when tacking. In operating the wind-wagon, the helmsman satjust behind the mast ; and, ordinarily,…
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