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This fascinating book should actually be called "The Use of the Steam Locomotive Around the World." For each of 48 countries, from Austria to Turkey, it outlines the development of railroads in the country and the use of steam locomotives there, providing detailed data on the type and number of engines. (Note: the book does not cover the United States, Canada, or Great Britain.) Illustrated throughout with more than 1000 black and white photographs, maps, tables, sketches, and drawings. The author has also provided a comprehensive introduction which examines the genesis of this mechanical marvel; the experiments by pioneers that produced the early railway engines; and the advent of new engineering designs, technology, and devices which eventually enhanced the locomotive's efficiency, safety, and general performance. This treatise provides a valuable historical reference relating to the world-wide utilization of the legendary railroad steam engine, from the early nineteenth century to t
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. This book is essentially a graphic portrayal of the world's steam locomotives, with more than a thousand illustrations, including photographs, maps, tables, sketches, and drawings, which register the evolution, development, and application of this source of motive power in various parts of the world.Most railroad engines pictured are accompanied by full descriptive captions and detailed technical specification information.Included are summary narratives tracing the background of railroading and steam locomotion in each of the nations chosen for discussion in this book. The condition of this over sized hardcover is near fine with a fine jacket in a mylar cover. Seller Inventory # 000009
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Heavy 4to 11 1/4" tall x 9" wide. Black boards stamped in gilt on spine. Chapters are Alaska plus 47 countries. United States, Canada and Great Britain not included. 674 pages. More than 1000 illustrations - mainly photos of old engines. Also maps, tables, sketches and drawings. Describes the evolution, development and application in numerous parts of the world. Clean and sharp. Dust jacket. Like new/ Like new. Seller Inventory # 024079
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 674 pp, preface, acknowledgments, Introduction: The Development of Steam Locomotion; Alphabetical by Country or Territory; bibliography, index with b&w illustrations throughout. First Edition, 1990. "This book outlines the history of the steam locomotive in 48 countries and territories not including the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. This work is essentially a graphic portrayal of the world's steam locomotives, with more than 1000 illustrations, including photographs, maps, tables, sketches, and drawings, which register the evolution, development, and application of this source of motive power in various parts of the world. Included are narratives tracing the background of railroading and steam locomotion in each of the nations chosen for discussion in this book. The author has also provided a comprehensive introduction which examines the genesis of this mechanical marvel; the experiments by pioneers of the earl railway engines; and the advent of new engineering designs, technology, and devices which eventually enhanced the locomotive's efficiency, safety, and general performance. This treatise provides a valuable historical reference relating to the world-wide utilization of the legendary railroad steam engine, from the early nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. from the jacket flap. Price clipped. Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Black cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Size: 4to. Book. Seller Inventory # 002512
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