Fire! The Story of the Fire Engine

Fire! The Story of the Fire Engine by Simon Goodenough. Published by Chartwell Books Inc, Secaucus, NJ, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. 160 Pgs. ISBN 0890092060. LCCN 78-52974. The author takes the history of the firefighting equip0ment from the gleaming steam pumpers of the industrial revolution to the automated, specialized machines of the 1970s. Over 170 photos, 60 in color, convey the drama and shrill, strident urgency of fire engines speeding to combat one of mans most deadly enemies. This book reveals the power and fascination of the vehicles and tribute to the engineers who create them and the dedicated men who use them. Description text copyright 2010 BooksForComfort. Item ID 23344.