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983 days ago

Cars, 1886-1930 (large format book)

Cordwainer from Melville

Cars, 1886-1930 - G. N. Georgano

Beekman House, 1990. Hardback, large format, 232 pages.

Minor imperfections with the dust jacket, but otherwise excellent condition

An historical presentation of the automobile offering chapters on the origin of gas, steam, and electric cars, technical progress, coach building, sports and luxury cars, mass manufacturing, and advertising

This book covers both the basic trends and spectacular events of the entire period on a truly international scale. It includes chapters on the original experiments with petrol-fuelled cars, the alternatives of steam and electric power, technical progress as in engine design, coachbuilding from wood to steel, sports and luxury cars, mass manufacture and advertising. Many a forgotten genius and weird contraption are met along the road, ranging from Bernardi's tricycle to the transatlantic scream of the supercharger.

Price: $10

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