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Published by Periscope Film LLC Feb 2011, 2011
ISBN 10: 1935700553ISBN 13: 9781935700555
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Book Print on Demand
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -'It has been said, with truth, that an inherent love of things mechanical finds a more or less definitive place in the character of every Englishman.' So begins The MotorCyclist's Handbook, a wonderful text from 1911 that describes in detail the operation of early motorcycles. Created by Charles S. Lake columnist for The Model Engineer magazine, the book was an instant classic. Today it is just as readable and in some fashion in even more enjoyable. Lavishly illustrated, the book includes chapters on engines, including two-stroke and four cylinder, compression, carburetor, ignition, transmission, lubrication, accessories, and so on. Some of the bikes featured include the Rudge, Triumph, Hudson, Indian, Scott, and others, as well as early automobiles. It's a delightful trip back in time for any biker - from the collector to the weekend rider. This easy-to-read reprint of this exceptionally rare book is presented in 8x10 format, sightly larger than the original. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text. 344 pp. Englisch.
Published by Periscope Film LLC Feb 2011, 2011
ISBN 10: 1935700561ISBN 13: 9781935700562
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Book Print on Demand
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Developed in the late 1850s, the traction engine revolutionized the agriculture industry. James H. Maggard, an authority on steam power, wrote The Traction Engine for the 'rough and tumble engineers' tasked with operating these machines in the field. That was not an altogether easy task even for a seasoned professional. Breakdowns, boiler explosions, and injury could result if an operator was inattentive. This reprint of the 1900 edition of the book features expanded chapters on the subject of threshing machines and the new internal combustion engine models. Illustrated throughout, and featuring a highly readable text, this is a wonderful book for anyone who is a fan of steam technology, the museum docent, or anyone who ever wondered 'how the heck does that work ' 300 pp. Englisch.