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Motor Cars
Hardcover
Technology & EngineeringAutomobilesGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781023657242
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 282
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Explore the fascinating origins of the automobile with Motor Cars, Or, Power Carriages for Common Roads by Alexander James Wallis-Tayler. Originally published in 1897, this comprehensive guide delves into the earliest designs and engineering principles behind self-propelled vehicles. Discover the mechanics, innovations, and social impact of these pioneering machines as they began to transform transportation.
Wallis-Tayler's detailed descriptions and illustrations provide a unique glimpse into the late 19th-century world of automotive development. A valuable resource for historians, engineers, and anyone curious about the roots of modern car technology, Motor Cars offers a rich and insightful journey into the dawn of the automotive age.
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