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Fancy carriages Written by Elizabeth K (9/8/2009 4:30 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, What does Jane have against barouches? :-), penned by Heather Leigh

What Edward's mother and sister want him to be is a London cityboy in a position of power, earning a good salary as a man of distinction, driving a fancy carriage. Poor Edward, what a disappointment he is to his mother and sister!

Barouches had a collapsible half-hood which folded over the back seat (I'm seeing a sports car parallel here!) Apparently, they were wonderful summer vehicles, perfect for romantic drives exploring the countryside.

Very interesting JASNA article:

Transports of Delight: How Jane Austen's Character's Got Around

and some pictures of barouches:

Barouche 1

Barouche 2

Barouche 3

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The expectations of society Elizabeth K (9/7/2009 11:20 a.m.)

Edward in a barouche Carol J. (9/7/2009 6:09 p.m.)
- What does Jane have against barouches? :-) Heather Leigh (9/7/2009 11:00 p.m.)
  - Fancy carriages Elizabeth K (9/8/2009 4:30 a.m.)
    - Barouches Carol J. (9/8/2009 1:00 p.m.)
      - The latest thing Barbara (9/8/2009 2:25 p.m.)
      - Sports cars Elizabeth K (9/8/2009 1:45 p.m.)
    - Thank you! what a great link Heather Leigh (9/8/2009 11:23 a.m.)
      - Thanks from me too - fascinating stuff! nfm Rachel G (9/8/2009 11:38 a.m.)
        
        Excellent article, thanks (spoiler in link though) nfm BarbaraB (9/8/2009 11:43 a.m.)
- Two Mrs Dashwoods. Rachel G (9/7/2009 6:41 p.m.)
  - Dashwoods Carol J. (9/7/2009 7:37 p.m.)
    - Fanny was referred by her husband's first name. Graciela (9/7/2009 9:52 p.m.)
- That's Mrs John Dashwood, not Mrs Henry Dashwood kathleen (elder) (9/7/2009 6:29 p.m.)
  - Great minds.... LOL!! nfm Rachel G (9/7/2009 6:42 p.m.)

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