History of Transportation, Transportation - General & Miscellaneous, World History - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
On land & over water, through air & into space, youll track the fascinating history of transportation in this chronology. Discover the people who have played important parts in the development of transportation, learn about the vehicles that have taken us on our journeys, uncover important facts about transportation companies, & satisfy your curiosity with amazing facts & figures. Follows the history of transportation chronologically, covering all its aspects & methods, as well as all vehicles, whether powered by animal, human, wind, gravity, engine, or rocket. Hundreds of B&W photos & illustrations.Editorials
Booknews
A chronological history of transportation in 4,500 brief (25-250 words) entries that trace all aspects, methods, and vehicles of human transport, whether powered by animal, human, wind, gravity, engine, or rocket. Avenues of transportation, such as highways, tunnels, bridges, canals, airports, and space centers, are also featured. Biographical sketches of important figures are included, and entries are enhanced by some 150 line drawings and photographs. For a general audience that includes young adult and adult readers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
December 1, 1993
Publisher
Gale
Pages
423
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780810383968