Iron Horses: American Locomotives 1829-1900
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: E. P. Alexander
Binding: Hardback
Published: BONANZA BOOKS NEW YORK, 1941
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This historical account, Iron Horses: American Locomotives 1829-1900, chronicles the pivotal era of American railway development. E. P. Alexander presents a meticulous examination of the steam locomotive's evolution, detailing its mechanical innovations and profound impact on the nation's industrial and social landscape. The narrative illustrates the ingenuity behind these powerful machines, from their earliest designs to the more advanced models that shaped a burgeoning continent. Readers will find a comprehensive and authoritative look at the engineering marvels that propelled America into a new age of transportation and commerce. It argues for the locomotive's central role in forging the modern United States, offering a rich tapestry of technological progress and historical significance.
Author: E. P. Alexander
Binding: Hardback
Published: BONANZA BOOKS NEW YORK, 1941
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This historical account, Iron Horses: American Locomotives 1829-1900, chronicles the pivotal era of American railway development. E. P. Alexander presents a meticulous examination of the steam locomotive's evolution, detailing its mechanical innovations and profound impact on the nation's industrial and social landscape. The narrative illustrates the ingenuity behind these powerful machines, from their earliest designs to the more advanced models that shaped a burgeoning continent. Readers will find a comprehensive and authoritative look at the engineering marvels that propelled America into a new age of transportation and commerce. It argues for the locomotive's central role in forging the modern United States, offering a rich tapestry of technological progress and historical significance.