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The American Steam Locomotive in the Twentieth Century Paperback
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- EX-LIBRARY
- Book Title
- The American Steam Locomotive in the Twentieth Century Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781476679006
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- American Steam Locomotive in the Twentieth Century
- Item Height
- 1.3in
- Item Length
- 11in
- Publisher
- Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
- Item Width
- 8.5in
- Item Weight
- 50.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 636 Pages
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Between 1900 and 1950, Americans built the most powerful steam locomotives of all time--enormous engines that powered a colossal industry. They were deceptively simple machines, yet, the more their technology was studied, the more obscure it became. Despite immense and sustained engineering efforts, steam locomotives remained grossly inefficient in their use of increasingly costly fuel and labor. In the end, they baffled their masters and, as soon as diesel-electric technology provided an alternative, steam locomotives disappeared from American railroads. Drawing on the work of eminent engineers and railroad managers of the day, this lavishly illustrated history chronicles the challenges, triumphs and failures of American steam locomotive development and operation.
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Publisher
Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-10
1476679002
ISBN-13
9781476679006
eBay Product ID (ePID)
27038366410
Product Key Features
Publication Name
American Steam Locomotive in the Twentieth Century
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
636 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
50.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Tj603.2.M675 2018
Reviews
"This book captures not only the changes in American steam locomotive development, but also the why that it happened. And that makes it worth reading"-- The Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society, "This book captures not only the changes in American steam locomotive development, but also the why that it happened. And that makes it worth reading"-- The Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society ., "Generously illustrated... Meticulously documented, this work of both love and precision is an essential addition to transportation libraries...highly recommended"-- Choice ; "Stunningly comprehensive...those engaged in exploring the intermingled evolution of the various modes of transportation, their societal and economic impact on one another, and on the broader society, can gain much from what's written in this book....Making Morrison's writings all the more worthwhile are the detailed and careful annotations throughout the entire book, leaving a clear trail to origins and sources of all information...If you've even a modicum of interest in steam locomotives and their concomitant history, do not deny yourself a copy of this book."-- SAH Journal ; "This book captures not only the changes in American steam locomotive development, but also the why that it happened. And that makes it worth reading"-- The Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society ; "do not deny yourself a copy of this marvelous book"-- SpeedReaders ., "Generously illustrated... Meticulously documented, this work of both love and precision is an essential addition to transportation libraries...highly recommended"-- Choice ; "This book captures not only the changes in American steam locomotive development, but also the why that it happened. And that makes it worth reading"-- The Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society ., "Generously illustrated... Meticulously documented, this work of both love and precision is an essential addition to transportation libraries...highly recommended"-- Choice "Stunningly comprehensive...those engaged in exploring the intermingled evolution of the various modes of transportation, their societal and economic impact on one another, and on the broader society, can gain much from what's written in this book....Making Morrison's writings all the more worthwhile are the detailed and careful annotations throughout the entire book, leaving a clear trail to origins and sources of all information...If you've even a modicum of interest in steam locomotives and their concomitant history, do not deny yourself a copy of this book."-- SAH Journal "This book captures not only the changes in American steam locomotive development, but also the why that it happened. And that makes it worth reading"-- The Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society "do not deny yourself a copy of this marvelous book"-- SpeedReaders ., "Stunningly comprehensive...those engaged in exploring the intermingled evolution of the various modes of transportation, their societal and economic impact on one another, and on the broader society, can gain much from what's written in this book....Making Morrison's writings all the more worthwhile are the detailed and careful annotations throughout the entire book, leaving a clear trail to origins and sources of all information...If you've even a modicum of interest in steam locomotives and their concomitant history, do not deny yourself a copy of this book."-- SAH Journal, "Generously illustrated... Meticulously documented, this work of both love and precision is an essential addition to transportation libraries...highly recommended"-- Choice, "Generously illustrated... Meticulously documented, this work of both love and precision is an essential addition to transportation libraries...highly recommended"-- Choice ; "This book captures not only the changes in American steam locomotive development, but also the why that it happened. And that makes it worth reading"-- The Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society ; "do not deny yourself a copy of this marvelous book"-- SpeedReaders .
Copyright Date
2018
Topic
Railroads / General, Railroads / History, General, United States / General
Lccn
2018-005681
Dewey Decimal
625.261097309041
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Transportation, History
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Llegó en buen estado y bien protegido pero la portada no concuerda con la que se ve en la imagen.
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