New York: Cornwall Books, 1990 Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to. 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 This treatise provides a valuable historical reference relating to the world-wide utilization of the legendary railroad steam engine, from the early nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century.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..

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Bookseller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002512
Title: The Steam Locomotive
Author: Haine, Edgar A
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0845347632
ISBN 13: 9780845347638
Publisher: Cornwall Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1990
Keywords: TRANSPORTATION HISTORY WORLD WIDE STEAM LOCOMOTION TECHNOLOGY THE IRON HORSE 19TH TO MID-20TH CENTURIES
Bookseller catalogs: TRANSPORTATION;
Size: 4to

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