The Principles of the Applications of Power to Road Transport. a Series of Six Lectures Delivered At the Technical College, Finsbury
Published by Constable & Company Ltd., London, 1913
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Literary Cat Books, Machynlleth, Powys, Wales, United KingdomLiterary Cat Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 27.25
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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.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Principles of the Applications of Power to Road Transport. a Series of Six Lectures Delivered At the Technical College, Finsbury
- Author
- Wimperis, H. E.
- Publisher
- Constable & Company Ltd., London
- Publication year
- 1913
- Condition
- Very Good-
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket
- Binding
- Original cloth boards
- Edition
- First Edition; First Impression.
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