Notes on Motor Carriages: With Hints for Purchasers and Users (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Henry Knight

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484646044 ISBN 13: 9780484646048

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the roots of motor carriages and what they promised for travel, work, and leisure.

This book surveys the rise of mechanical carriages, from early experiments to practical designs, and explains how new power sources could reshape road travel for professionals, cyclists, and everyday riders alike.

In clear, accessible prose, it maps the ideas, tests, and debates that defined the late 19th century shift from horse to machine. It highlights different propulsion methods—petroleum, steam, and electricity—along with the technical challenges and road conditions of the era. The text also offers practical notes for purchasers and users, helping readers gauge what was possible and what to expect from early motor carriages.

• How early carriages were powered and tested, and how this influenced design choices
• The variety of vehicle types, from light two‑seat machines to larger touring carriages and omnibuses
• Practical guidance on maintenance, costs, and road readiness for new owners
• Contemporary comparisons with European models and the lessons learned from trials

Ideal for readers of transportation history, early technology, and anyone curious about how motor carriages began to change travel and industry.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484646044
• ISBN 13: 9780484646048
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 91