The Principles of the Applications of Power to Road Transport. a Series of Six Lectures Delivered At the Technical College, Finsbury

Wimperis, H. E.

Published by Constable & Company Ltd., London, 1913

Used Original cloth boards

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Corners & fore-edges somewhat scuffed & bumped.; Original blue cloth boards with blind-stamped borders & gilt lettering & borders on spine. Technical illustrations & photographs throughout. The Principles of the Applications of Power to Road Transport by H. E. Wimperis presents a series of six lectures delivered at the Technical College, Finsbury, examining the engineering principles behind the development of mechanically powered road vehicles. Written during a formative period in automotive history, the work discusses engines, transmission systems, efficiency, and the practical challenges of applying power to transport. Combining theoretical explanation with contemporary technical knowledge, Wimperis offers valuable insight into the rapid evolution of motor engineering in the early twentieth century. Today, the book remains an important historical resource for collectors, historians, and students of automotive technology.; 18.5 x 12 x 2.5 cms; 130 pages. Seller Inventory # 86037

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Principles of the Applications of Power ...
Publisher: Constable & Company Ltd., London
Publication Date: 1913
Binding: Original cloth boards
Condition: Very Good-
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Impression.

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